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Health / Wellbeing 21 Nov 2022

A hearty new addition to the island

Two lifesaving devices are arriving on Aotea / Great Barrier thanks to the Community Heart Care Project.

Community 21 Nov 2022

No.3 Roskill Theatre is tops

A little theatre group is quietly gaining momentum and a solid local following thanks to its original content and funding from Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 18 Nov 2022

Manurewa residents connecting with the digital world

The ability to learn new skills is helping one group of senior residents connect with the digital world.

18 Nov 2022

Amplifying the voice of our tamariki

Glen Innes young people are raising their voices on issues that affect them.

Conservation 16 Nov 2022

Attracting shorebirds back to Tahuna Torea

A 3D printed pied stilt (poaka) decoy is being used to attract shorebirds.

Community 16 Nov 2022

Creativity brings hope to homeless communities

Dreams are being created and aspirations shaped in a concrete garage just off Karangahape Road in the central city.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Plans / Projects 9 Nov 2022

Next steps for Puhinui / Warkworth Centre Plan

Warkworth residents are sharing views for a plan to ensure the town is well-designed and meets the needs of the whole community over time.

Events

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

17 Jul 2026

Air dry clay animals in a jar workshop

Get creative and make crafts that can be cherished for years to come.

17 Jul 2026

Beeswax wrap making

Join us for a buzzing good time making beeswax wraps with Aotearoa Sustainability Grid!

17 Jul 2026

Bone carving workshop

Create your own bone carving in this tikanga-based contemporary workshop.

17 Jul 2026

Curator tour: Whetūrangitia exhibition

An enriching experience for art enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper connection to the works an...

17 Jul 2026

Dining with the stars

Join the community of Oranga for an evening of shared kai, entertainment and stories.