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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.

Whanau friendly 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.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Jul 2022

Help at hand for rangatahi

Scholarships of up to $2000 are being offered to Manurewa rangatahi to help fund academic and trades study.

Community 13 Jul 2022

Work programme delivers for Papakura

A full work programme for the coming financial year has been approved for Papakura.

Heritage 13 Jul 2022

Strong future for grand old building

St Heliers Community Library services will be relocating temporarily to Turua Hall

Events

30 Sep 2026

Mindful living through heritage spices

Discover the traditions of heritage spices and mindful living through an interactive wellness exp...

30 Sep 2026

Spring guided walk

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

30 Sep 2026

Watercolour calendars

Create a beautiful watercolour 2027 calendar while learning fun watercolour techniques!

30 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

Archival anomalies: Edible heritage

Join the team from Auckland Art Gallery to explore how our archives portray food and hospitality,...

30 Sep 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

WWII: Pilot stories and how to research your family history

Explore the human side of WWII through the story of my grandfather, a Lancaster pilot, and the jo...

30 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Junior Ranger Explorer Walk

Become an Auckland Parks Junior Ranger and dive into fun, hands-on activities in nature!

30 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

A Touch of Edmonds at Couldrey House

Come along to wander through the past and discover how a staple of Aotearoa New Zealand kitchens...

30 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Children’s pizza workshop

In this one-hour workshop, the village bread oven will be fired up to make pizza.