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Youth / Rangatahi 23 Aug 2019

Synergy Project inspiring the community in Oranga and Onehunga

A local group is providing programmes to grow young people into future leaders.

Heritage 22 Aug 2019

Historic location recognised in Onehunga

New signage is being installed to shed light on the hollow and pond at Puka and Grotto Streets in Onehunga.

Environment 22 Aug 2019

Marine invader found in Great Barrier Island waters

A type of sea squirt has been discovered attempting to make the waters around Great Barrier Island its home.

Environment 21 Aug 2019

Rodney Healthy Harbours and Waterways Fund applications open

Funding applications are now open for landowners and community groups keen to improve Rodney's water quality.

Cycling 20 Aug 2019

Pescara Point bridge work to begin this month

Heavy lifting work on the Southern Motorway will take place to lift the Pescara Point overbridge into place.

Walkways 19 Aug 2019

Western Springs walk closed

Several trees have come down and need to be removed, while others have dangling and unstable limbs that pose significant risks to the public.

Environment 19 Aug 2019

Curbing pest plants gets a boost in Albert-Eden

Auckland Council is increasing pest plant and pest animal control in and around public parks.

Pest Free 16 Aug 2019

World rat expert to visit Howick

New York rat expert Bobby Corrigan is to visit Howick to see how Aucklanders are tackling pest control.

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26 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Rānui Book Chat

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27 Oct 2026

The art of micro macrame: Beginner jewellery making

A 6-week micro macrame journey with artist Yoko Onishi through four handmade jewellery projects -...

28 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Songs for Nobodies

Three of New Zealand’s most prominent theatrical forces create an unforgettable production.

28 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Water-based woodblock printing

In this five-week course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of this sustainable and low-te...

29 Oct 2026

The food of WW1: Bully beef, biscuits and bullets

Let's take a look at some of the staple food dished up to the men and women who went to fight for...

29 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Teen Artwork

In a fully equipped art studio including professional grade materials, students work progressivel...

30 Oct 2026

Specialist drop-in: Throwing from the body

This intermediate-level class explores ways to throw larger forms by working with the body rather...

31 Oct 2026

Highwic Plant Fair

The Highwic garden will be in full bloom, and a wide range of stallholders will be on site.