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2 Oct 2019

Survey finds young people want more to do

The results of a Franklin Local Board survey to help it understand community needs for young people have been released.

Community 2 Oct 2019

App brings Howick history to life

Howick Local Board has extended its heritage walk app to cover three new heritage walks

Plans / Projects 2 Oct 2019

New plan to help local ecology in Ōrākei

A new plan will support Ōrākei Local Board with managing environmental projects.

Arts 2 Oct 2019

New lease for Te Tuhi arts centre

Pakuranga’s celebrated Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts has been granted a new lease, securing its future at its Reeves Road site for another 20 years.

Walkways 2 Oct 2019

Popular Paremoremo walkway reopened

The Swimming Hole Walkway in Paremoremo Scenic Reserve has been improved and reopened to the public.

Technology / Innovation 1 Oct 2019

North Shore youth innovation hub to open early 2020

Shore Junction youth innovation hub to open next year.

1 Oct 2019

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board awards more than $117,000 in grants

The Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board first round of local and capital grants for the 2019/2020 financial year

1 Oct 2019

New Ecology Vision facilitator for Great Barrier Island

Taryn Wilks of Sustainable Aotea has been appointed as Great Barrier Island’s new Ecology Vision facilitator.

Events

25 Jul 2026

Harakeke Surface Making

This workshop introduces you to making harakeke paper surfaces through a simple, accessible process.

25 Jul 2026

Manawatia a Matariki

Her Story – Matariki Fashion Show 2026 by Rakshi’s Design returns to the Papakura Museum.

25 Jul 2026

Opera in Concert: Madama Butterfly

A superb cast brings this devastating story to life. Stunning soprano Erika Grimaldi returns to s...

25 Jul 2026

Taonga Pūoro Wānanga

A wānanga exploring taonga pūoro as a way to acknowledge Matariki - reflecting on what has been a...

25 Jul 2026

Tuku atu Tuku mai

Weave together the stories of the stars and tukutuku, the traditional Māori art form that adorns...

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River.