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14 Dec 2021

New home for Pest Free Kaipātiki a win for all

Pest Free Kaipātiki have a new place to call home at the former Glenfield Bowling Club building.

Community 13 Dec 2021

Trust formed to support Beachlands

The Takutai Charitable trust has been granted Franklin Local Board strategic partnership funding and a lease over Beachlands Log Cabin.

13 Dec 2021

Community volunteers honoured

From supporting the most vulnerable in our community to making sure our parks are well-loved, community volunteers make a real difference to our people and our places. Their mahi is honoured through the triennial Puketāpapa Community Volunteer Aw...

10 Dec 2021

Community-led plan to restore Harbourview Orangihina

A community-led plan to restore Harborview-Ōrangihina Park in Te Atau Peninsula has been agreed to by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Hauraki Gulf 10 Dec 2021

Work underway to control non-native seaweed found on Aotea Great Barrier Island

An invasive seaweed that spreads rapidly has been discovered in waters surrounding Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Sports / Leisure 9 Dec 2021

West Wave pool to close for essential works from 13-17 December

Critical electrical work required to keep the West Wave Aquatic centre operational will mean that part of the West wave complex will be closed for five days from 13-17 December.

Transport 9 Dec 2021

$800,000 for transport projects in Whau

Whau Local Board has allocated almost $800,000 to three transport projects in Whau.

Arts 9 Dec 2021

Support for Papakura groups

More than $28,000 in grants have been made to community, sports and arts groups in the Papakura Local Board area.

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11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Art Kids

This fun after-school art programme introduces children to different cultures and places through...

11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Light volleyball

A fun and accessible twist on traditional volleyball.

11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Squad180

Join the Squad180 team for a gentle yet effective workout designed to strengthen the body, improv...

11 Aug 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Aroha Tai Chi

This welcoming class is a wonderful way to improve mobility, reduce stress, and connect with othe...

11 Aug 2026 - 14 Dec 2027

Charity crafters

We support several charities by donating handmade goods, and we are looking for generous knitters...

04 Aug 2026 - 08 Sep 2026

Screen printing on fabric

Join visual artist Romina Ortega in a 6-week screen printing class and learn the fundamentals of...

04 Aug 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

Art and Tea: 7-week course

A holistic wellbeing course based on the freedom of artistic expression.

21 Jul 2026 - 08 Sep 2026

Portrait Foundations

This course will introduce drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and John...