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Community 21 Apr 2023

Eco Fest fills community cup for another year

And that’s a wrap for the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2023, which returned this year with more than 100 events creating local climate action solutions.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Community 20 Apr 2023

Boards find better ways to work together

Auckland's southern local boards are coming together to co-operate in areas where their interests are shared.

Community 18 Apr 2023

Grant helps grow kids love for nature

Interest in nature has grown at Edmonton Primary School with an environmental initiative thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood grant provided by EcoMatters. 

Community 17 Apr 2023

Street Fest returns to Papakura

Papakura Street Fest returns on Saturday, May 6 with around 5000 visitors expected to make the most of more than 40 stalls.

Community 17 Apr 2023

Broad road safety approach urged

Franklin Local Board has provided feedback to a proposed approach to Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Auckland, calling for different approaches in rural and urban environments and engineering solutions for difficult roads.

Environment 12 Apr 2023

Local groups pitch in to preserve Whau’s native habitat

Friends of Kurt Brehmer Walkway, a local conservation group, is an example of achieving positive outcomes through protecting and restoring native wildlife and plants.

Community 12 Apr 2023

West Auckland festivals get funding

West Auckland performing arts venues have been awarded funding for their annual festivals through Auckland Council’s Regional Event Grants Programme.

Events

24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Tiny art exhibition

We provide the canvas – you make the art! Exhibition will be held as part of Arts in the Ville.

24 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Arts in the Ville 2026

An annual festival and art trail in Helensville that celebrates the many local artists in the area.

24 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Ngā Mirumiru Bubbles

MOTAT will be bubbling over with excitement this Labour Weekend!

24 Oct 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Vessels + Petals

Pukekohe artist, Kirsty McMahon showcases a collection of still life paintings featuring retro ve...

24 Oct 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Sanctuaries for the Senses

Auckland based artist Holly Clarke creates her own earth pigments and uses them to paint ethereal...

24 Oct 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Handmade spell candles

Create your own taper candles, tuned to your desires and intentions.

17 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

Halloween Makerspace Creations

Open makerspace time to create your Halloween masterpiece!

17 Oct 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Young Artists Studio

Join Isabella and take your painting skills to the next level in a fun, hands-on studio environment.