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Whanau friendly 24 Jun 2019

Marae projects get funding boost

More than $1 million in grants has been approved to advance marae-based projects across the city.

Pest Free 21 Jun 2019

Council action on Titirangi chickens and rats

Auckland Council will be increasing control activity to deal with the wild chicken and rat population in Titirangi.

Waste 21 Jun 2019

Papakura food scrap collections cut landfill load

Papakura food scrap collections are reducing the loads going into Auckland's landfill sites by 21 per cent.

Community 21 Jun 2019

Papakura Local Board awards community grants

Papakura Local Board members have made grants of $29,000 to local community groups.

Policies / Regulations 20 Jun 2019

Track work plan for Waitākere Ranges confirmed

Auckland Council has confirmed the tracks in Waitākere Ranges Regional Park that will be upgraded and reopened over the next five years.

Environment 20 Jun 2019

Kauri protection a priority for Ōrākei Local Board

A new action plan aims to protect kauri in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Jun 2019

Teens trying something new at Riverside

Taha Awa Riverside Community Centre in Mt Wellington is finding success with after-school programmes aimed at over 13-year olds.

Community 20 Jun 2019

Students provide fresh ideas to Franklin Local Board

Unitec landscape architecture students have delivered fresh ideas on Clevedon and Hunua development issues.

Events

26 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Rānui Book Chat

Come along, connect with fellow readers, and get inspired — we’d love to see you there!

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.