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Community 2 Jul 2020

Papakura community groups supported by grants

Papakura Local Board has made grants of more than $22,000 to local groups in its Small Grants round.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Jul 2020

A living connection between land and sea

The transformation of Downtown Auckland is being accompanied by an equally radical shift in how the marine environment in the Ferry Basin can be revitalised.

Arts 1 Jul 2020

Milford Reserve’s new work of light

Visitors to Milford Reserve now see a soft violet hue wash over Beacon and shafts of light beam into the sky from dusk until 10pm.

Arts 1 Jul 2020

Boy Walking brings new light to Dominion Road

Lights are now switched on for night-time viewing and to bring new light to Dominion Road and Potters Park.

Plans / Projects 30 Jun 2020

People-friendly streets to be trialled in Henderson

Waitākere Ward councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper welcome the news that Henderson’s town centre will receive funding from Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency to trial a people-friendly streets project.

Cultural 29 Jun 2020

Waka workshops with the people of Moana

Waka workshops introduce Aucklanders and urban youth to the mighty Polynesian seafaring canoes and the sport of waka ama.

Beaches 26 Jun 2020

Safety volunteers backed in local board grants

Franklin Local Board has made more than $50,000 of grants to groups working to keep people safe at sea.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jun 2020

Finalists named for 2020 Howick Sports Awards

More than sixty finalists have been shortlisted for the 2020 Howick Sports Awards for the last year’s season.

Events

12 Sep 2026

Let's talk AI

An open conversation about artificial intelligence. Bring your questions, ideas and curiosity.

12 Sep 2026

Manukau Library Creator Expo

A celebration of Comic Book Month, focused on uplifting local artists.

12 Sep 2026

Seed swap and gardening skill sharing

Come along to this free community event at Glen Eden Library.

12 Sep 2026

Spring Flower Show

A showcase of stunning blooms, plants, produce and floral art to inspire and delight.

12 Sep 2026

Whānau Day - Kōanga Festival

Storytelling, kapa haka, performances, kēmu and kai.

12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Make a teapot

Join this two-day teapot workshop! Make and fire up to two teapots.

12 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

The Cottage

Enjoy this performance about a whirlwind of tangled romances.

12 Sep 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Panmure

Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to help people make the most of thei...