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22 Sep 2021

Upcycling project making digital waves for West Auckland youth

A group of fourteen students from Prospect School are creating a unique digital footprint, turning old and broken Chromebooks into working machines in West Auckland thanks to initial funding from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 20 Sep 2021

Waitematā Local Board seeks nominations for Good Citizens’ Awards

Waitematā Local Board is seeking nominations for its Good Citizens’ Awards. These awards recognise individuals and groups going above and beyond for the benefit of the diverse communities within the local board area.

Environment 17 Sep 2021

Illegal dumping continues to blight Howick

Illegal dumping is a problem across the Auckland region, but with Thomas Road in Flatbush becoming a hot-spot, Howick Local Board Chair Adele White wants it stopped.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa praised for stepping up

Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Daniel Newman is urging residents to be part of a push for increased testing and vaccination in the area.

Heritage 17 Sep 2021

Progress on Leys Institute buildings

Auckland Council has begun the development of a detailed business case for the restoration, modernisation and seismic remediation of the Leys Institute buildings.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa set for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Manurewa Local Board members are set to add te reo elements to business meetings.

17 Sep 2021

Franklin gets set for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Franklin Local Board will start its weekly workshop - which will be held online during COVID-19 restrictions – with a karakia led by member Logan Soole, Ngāti Kahu and Te Rarawa.

Events

13 Oct 2026

Create your glow: Clay tealight workshop

Craft a beautiful clay tealight holder that brings warmth and light into your home.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

Natural Basic

A powerful performance as part of the Tempo Dance Festival.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

SEKI

A captivating solo by Te Whanganui-a-Tara based street dance artist Sefa Tunupopo.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

YMCĀ

Acclaimed choreographer Oli Mathiesen brings his distinctive voice in this first full-length comm...

13 Oct 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Portrait foundations

This 8-week course will teach drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and Jo...

13 Oct 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Drop-in print studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio.

14 Oct 2026

Drawing for older kids

Students will be taught the essential skills needed to become confident, capable drawers, with a...

14 Oct 2026

Golden Festival spinning and knitting workshop

Celebrate the Golden Festival with a creative and social morning.