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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

26 Sep 2026

Spellodies Music Concert

Kids will sharpen their literacy and spelling skills through the magic of music.

26 Sep 2026

Umrao Jaan, Empire and Identity

The rich artistic traditions of 19-century Lucknow, India with a special screening of the classic...

26 Sep 2026

Visit Heritage Pubs

An illustrated talk on the fascinating history of our early neighbourhood pubs.

26 Sep 2026

Waiata workshop

Come celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with waiata!

26 Sep 2026

Walking the Clay Trail: New Lynn Ceramics

Join an experienced guide from Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn and Clay Museum to discover the public art,...

26 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Natural wools challenge and exhibition 2026

Crafters from around Aotearoa are invited to create items for this challenge using hand spun wool...

26 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

The Vic Devonport - A history of film

Come along for a tour that highlights The Vic's heritage with a focus on film history.

26 Sep 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

Heritage tour and high tea at Pah Homestead

An opportunity for history buffs and architecture lovers to learn more about the fascinating stor...