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Community 20 Dec 2022

‘Fab It Up’ spreads joy among street whānau

A day of pampering for our street whānau lifted their spirits.

Beaches 1 Dec 2022

Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer

With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that

Hauraki Gulf 1 Dec 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

A total ban on all outdoor fires is in place and previous permits are suspended.

Arts 30 Nov 2022

Waiheke initiatives get helping hand from board

Take a look at just a few key examples from around Waiheke that will be getting a financial boost thanks to Waiheke Local Board’s latest local and multiboard grants round.

Health / Wellbeing 21 Nov 2022

A hearty new addition to the island

Two lifesaving devices are arriving on Aotea / Great Barrier thanks to the Community Heart Care Project.

Community 16 Nov 2022

Creativity brings hope to homeless communities

Dreams are being created and aspirations shaped in a concrete garage just off Karangahape Road in the central city.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Community 31 Oct 2022

Waiheke foraging at your fingertips

Waiheke locals can now access free, nutritious food through an online food map that locates hundreds of fruit trees planted with funding from Waiheke Local Board.

Events

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

23 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

The Pearl Fishers

From the composer of Carmen, Bizet’s early masterpiece The Pearl Fishers returns to New Zealand s...

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!

25 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Big Low Dream

A new contemporary dance work about what we reach for, together, in the dark.

26 Sep 2026

Ara Lodge 348 I.C. Heritage Walk

Join us for a fascinating walking tour through the heart of Auckland's heritage precinct.

26 Sep 2026

Before the Michelin Guide: Eating out in Auckland

This lively talk traces the surprising history of eating out in Tāmaki Makaurau.

26 Sep 2026

Open Forum: A school beside the school?

Join gallerist and educator Emil Scheffmann and Kaiwhakaere Deputy Director Bridget Riggir-Cuddy...

26 Sep 2026

Screen printing workshop

Learn a fun and cost-effective way to create stencils for screen printing in this hands-on workshop.