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26 Aug 2022

Māori names and stories celebrated in parks

The first park to receive fully bilingual te Reo / English signage in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area has been celebrated at Pukewhakataratara / Rush Creek in Massey

Community 24 Aug 2022

Board-funded food pantry helps those in need

The Sunnynook Community’s Centre’s food pantry is providing food for locals struggling with increased living costs with help from local businesses, community members and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Aug 2022

A labour of love crafted one loop at a time

Crocheting a whare in neon colours to bring joy to the world is no problem for Lissy and Rudi.

Festival 22 Aug 2022

The Moon Festival returns to Dominion Road

Cultural performances and lanterns are set to light up Dominion Rd to celebrate the popular Moon Festival.

Conservation 19 Aug 2022

Results of Aotea’s first kororā survey reveals a thriving penguin population

A total of 105 penguin burrows were found during a survey of kororā / little penguin in June.

Heritage 19 Aug 2022

Auckland’s first ever women’s public toilets are open again

The heritage toilets at Symonds Street are open to the public again after having new life breathed into them thanks to a $910,000 upgrade.

Community 18 Aug 2022

Helping hand for the little guys

A little grant goes a long way

Whanau friendly 17 Aug 2022

Small change, big difference

Community approve of pools improvement

Events

06 Oct 2026

Food Histories: A Community Conversation

Discover how food carries stories of culture, memory and belonging across generations and communi...

06 Oct 2026

Layered gel prints

Learn to create exciting layered prints using gel printing plates!

06 Oct 2026

Onehunga Fencible & Historical Society Talk

This talk offers a fascinating glimpse into early cross-cultural exchange.

06 Oct 2026

Ponsonby heritage kōrero

Come join Ponsonby locals for a kōrero (discussion) about the early years of Ponsonby.

06 Oct 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The Household Experience

Domestic rationing began as early as 1939 and remarkably was not fully lifted until 1950, meaning...

06 Oct 2026

Reflections on Auckland's volcanic landscape

Explore the history and future of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland’s volcanic landscape.

06 Oct 2026

Tāmariki Uku Workshop: Vegetable Trinket Trays

Come along to learn a new skill and take home a beautiful, handmade piece of art to store your sm...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Halloween Beasts

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures.