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Environment 21 Jul 2022

Volunteers getting involved to love our local streams

Volunteers are digging in right around the Whau area to care for their local streamside areas, thanks to long standing support from the Whau Local Board.

Conservation 21 Jul 2022

Upgrades to Tuff Crater walkway

An upgraded walkway has opened to the public at the North Shore’s Tuff Crater volcanic crater, made possible through ongoing funding from the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Environment 21 Jul 2022

Stray cats and kittens cared for

Lost, stray and abandoned cats and kittens in Puketāpapa will get much needed care and attention before they are rehomed.

Conservation 21 Jul 2022

Forests flourish at Lake Pupuke

Volunteers from the Pupuke Birdsong Project have been restoring areas of endangered Pūriri forest near the North Shore’s Lake Pupuke with funding help from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Kids / Family 20 Jul 2022

Enrolments open for Aotea Early Learning Centre

The doors are soon to open on Aotea’s first ever day care facility.

Environment 20 Jul 2022

An exciting step towards Waiheke’s carbon zero goal

A survey of marine carbon sequestered (captured and stored) in the Waiheke marine environment will be carried out over the next few months.

Environment 18 Jul 2022

Celebrating Matariki with an environmental twist

Seven organisations received grants through partner organisation Community Waitākere for events to celebrate Matariki and the environment.

Community 13 Jul 2022

Puketāpapa work programme adopted

The Puketāpapa Local Board has adopted its annual work-programme and allocated funding towards a range of projects and activities in the local area.

Events

22 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) History Talk

Against the backdrop of a photographic exhibition, this talk begins by describing what kauri gum is.

22 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Life Drawing 101

This course will be an introduction into figure drawing where we will learn how to construct more...

25 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Quiet hour

Lights will be dimmed and noise minimised to create a calm and welcoming environment for individu...

18 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme | Kori Me Te Ruri

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

11 Mar 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Little Bounces with KangaKids - Te Atatū

KangaKids helps children grow confidence, creativity, and a love of healthy movement all in a pla...

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

11 Feb 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Taki ruri | Rhymetime at Te Manawa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

11 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Kids Play at Te Manawa

A drop-in session for active babies and toddlers!