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Environment 8 Aug 2022

Environmental heroes celebrated in the Love Your Place Awards

Volunteers, businesses and schools working to help preserve the unique environment of the Waitākere Ranges have been recognised in the 2022 Love Your Place Awards.

Community 8 Aug 2022

Local Volunteer Expo

If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer then the Ōrākei Volunteer Expo may be just what you need

Arts 5 Aug 2022

Meditative Art for everyone

Through active guided meditations, discover an alternative perspective of how to express thoughts, feelings, and conflicts

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Aug 2022

Covered court dreams a step closer

Covered courts at the Counties Tennis Centre in Pukekohe will be a boost for club members and the wider community.

2 Aug 2022

Glen Eden Cycleway trial to come to an end

The trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road in Glen Eden is set to come to an end.

Environment news 29 Jul 2022

Auckland welcomes first Māori/Pasifika operated Community Recycling Centre

Residents who live in Onehunga and its neighbouring suburbs can now do their part to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.

Environment news 28 Jul 2022

South Auckland waging war on moth plant

Walking down the streets of South Auckland, the moth plant can be seen spreading out to almost every other backyard.

Environment news 27 Jul 2022

A growing future for Te Naupata Reserve

A number of community planting days at Te Naupata Reserve / Musick Point have allowed its ‘blank canvas’ to be turned into a native bush corridor.

Events

29 Sep 2026

An illustrated talk: From mid-winter feast to Christmas Eve supper

Discover traditions of the mid-winter feast in Europe, Christmas dinner in colonial NZ and the 12...

29 Sep 2026

Author Talk: Chinese Market Gardening In Parnell

Join local historian and author Ruth Lam for a talk on Chinese market gardening in Parnell from t...

29 Sep 2026

Fabulous fishy friends

Children will experiment with sculpey clay to create a fabulous fish friend!

29 Sep 2026

Jubilee Building Tour with Blind Low Vision NZ

Explore the rich and detailed history of the Jubilee Building as a residential institute and scho...

29 Sep 2026

Preserving the feast: Beeswax wrap workshop

Enjoyable for families, curious kids and anyone who loves food.

29 Sep 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The household experience

In this presentation, Lynley Stone from the Mt Albert Historical Society looks closely at the ite...

29 Sep 2026

Scrapbooking Grannie's Recipes

Share a copy of your recipe for our Grannie's Goodies display and find a 'new to you' tried-and-t...

29 Sep 2026 - 06 Oct 2026

Children’s Breadmaking 101

Come along to discover the simple, rewarding joy of traditional baking.