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Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Community 18 May 2023

A helping hand for Rodney environmental groups

Support for community groups engaged in conservation projects in eastern Rodney has gone from strength to strength with the establishment of Restore Rodney East.

Community 18 May 2023

Aotea Early Learning Centre creates job opportunities for locals

Aotea Early Learning Centre has opened its doors to pre-schoolers and prospective employees.

Community 17 May 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu responds to Annual Budget plan

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents strongly support youth, environment and community programmes and think they should be retained, according to feedback to the Annual Budget they received from their Business Meeting last week.

Community 17 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe responds to Annual Budget plan

More than 1200 community members provided feedback on the Annual Budget during the recent consultation, which Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board received last week in their Business Meeting to analyse.

Community 16 May 2023

Grants awarded to Albert-Eden community

Applications for Albert-Eden Local Board grant funding reached almost $230,000 in total with the latest grant rounds.

Youth / Rangatahi 16 May 2023

Manurewa underspend boosts grants

Another $35,000 has been added to Manurewa Local Board's community grants programme.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 May 2023

Papakura wants funds to fight crime

Papakura Local Board wants to decide how to spend its share of Local Crime Fund made available by the Government

Events

19 Jul 2026

Introduction to transcendental meditation

Discover a simple, effortless approach to reducing stress and improving your quality of life.

19 Jul 2026

LIVE Day: Weather Science

Uncover the stories of the weather-related stars in the Matariki cluster, Waipunarangi and Ururangi.

19 Jul 2026

Macramé

Learn how to create a beautiful Matariki star using simple macrame knots and upcycled materials.

19 Jul 2026

Make wooden planter box

Learn basic woodworking skills and techniques while building your own planter to take home.

19 Jul 2026

Making the most of peels, pulp and stems

Food waste reduction workshop, making the most of peels, pulps and stems.

19 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Laing Stream

Be part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa!

19 Jul 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

19 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Term 3 Art Programme

Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre!