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Environment news 15 Jun 2022

WeLoveU members work for the environment

When members of the International WeLoveU Foundation decided to get their hands dirty to support the Clean World Movement, they made a pile of difference – several piles.

Sports / Leisure 14 Jun 2022

Book fields early to avoid disappointment

Sports fields in Puketāpapa are sought after by winter codes, making it essential clubs book early to avoid disappointment.

Community 14 Jun 2022

Stone Cottage pride of place in Panmure

Stone cottage shines again

Community 13 Jun 2022

Ōrākei Seniors Forum on Health 2022

Residents at seven local retirement villages were asked what they wanted hear about, the answer was ‘health’

Community 13 Jun 2022

Te Henga Marae and west Auckland rangatahi projects to receive $130,000 in funding

Three west Auckland projects have been awarded a combined $133,000 in funding by Auckland Councils Parks, Arts, Community and Events committee.

Community 9 Jun 2022

Mt Albert Town Centre gets a spruce up

Residents, Auckland Council staff and local business owners join forces to give Mt Albert’s town centre a makeover.

Environment 7 Jun 2022

Toutouwai / North Island robins make a home of Hirakimata

There have been consistent sightings of toutouwai since 2007 on Hirakimata, the highest point on Aotea.

Community 7 Jun 2022

Papakura intersection work planned

Improvements are on the way for a notorious Papakura accident black spot.

Events

10 Oct 2026

Preserving the past masterclass

A meaningful way to celebrate knowledge and traditions passed down through generations.

10 Oct 2026

Roots of my land

Learn the craft of making arepas, an Indigenous food of the Americas.

10 Oct 2026

The Auckland Original Sugar Workers Walk

Step back in time on the Original Sugar Worker’s Walk, a 35 to 40-minute heritage trail in Birken...

10 Oct 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

This heritage event invites you to learn about the people, history and traditions that shaped thi...

10 Oct 2026

Waimoko Glen Stream Care Session

Come and help save the Waimoko and Waiwhauwhaupaku (Swanson) Streams from rubbish and invasive we...

10 Oct 2026

Winter's End Pottery Market

A pottery market with unique and fun workshops on offer.

10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Kids toy boat building activity

This free workshop invites the next generation of creators to build their very own wooden toy boat.

11 Oct 2026

A musical feast

Folk musicians Chris Priestley and Cameron Bennett will draw on their vast repertoire of original...