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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.

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11 Nov 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Woven Spaces

Using hand and loom structures, Kelly Thompson weaves together plant fibres and yarns, creating f...

12 Nov 2026

King Pin curator tour: From ‘Lady Wrestler’ to ‘Superstar’

Join curator Kirsty Webb for a free guided tour of King Pin with a focus on women wrestlers from...

12 Nov 2026

The man you choose to be

Join us for a special free Movember event celebrating our young men in an honest and thought-prov...

12 Nov 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Marathon

Nic Sampson brings to life the unbelievable true story of one of the strangest sporting events of...

09 Jul 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Oh no! Public poetry nights

Come to write. Come to listen. Come to find your voice.

13 Nov 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Puna and Source Papa ki Awataha

Practical skills for restoring private and public spaces.

13 Nov 2026

Introduction to composting

Come and discover how easy it is and what suits you best!

13 Nov 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Sewn Up: Upcycling sewing classes

Learn to sew, upcycle and mend!