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Community 16 Apr 2019

Papakura preparing for StreetFest in May

StreetFest returns to Great South Road on 4 May, and there's still time to register for your business to attend.

Community 15 Apr 2019

Albany Community Hub to host first Family Fun Day

The Albany centre will come alive on Sunday 19 May with free music, outdoor activities, games, craft, food and more.

Community 15 Apr 2019

Good work applauded in Albert-Eden

Community groups and volunteers were celebrated at an event for their efforts to make Albert-Eden kinder and more livable.

Transport 15 Apr 2019

New bus services offer more direct journeys for east Aucklanders

New services will be in place to provide more direct trips while the first stage of the Eastern Busway is built from Panmure to Pakuranga.

Community 15 Apr 2019

Hall at heart of Smiths Ave community's revival

An underused hall in Papakura's Smiths Ave Reserve is being transformed by locals striving to rebuild the heart of their community.

Environment 15 Apr 2019

Waging war on pests in Greenhithe

Greenhithe Community Trust has been working with local residents on a large-scale pest control programme in the area.

12 Apr 2019

PopUp Business School helps get your ideas off the ground

West Auckland and Puketāpapa locals with great business ideas can now get practical tips and real-world mentoring from the PopUp Business School Aotearoa.

Events

08 Mar 2026 - 03 May 2026

Avtar Singh: I just like to draw

Singh embarks on a mission to translate familiar, highly consumed images into her own visual lang...

08 Mar 2026 - 17 May 2026

Death Cafe

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

08 Mar 2026 - 17 May 2026

Kalisolaite 'Uhila: Koe tenga tete to tete utu pe koia

Kalisolaite ‘Uhila revisits a formative period in his life in this exhibition.

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Yoga and Art Immersion

These Hatha yoga classes will include warm-up stretching, building to stronger poses, flow balanc...

04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics.

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

13 Apr 2026

Cloisonné enamel for kids

You’ll learn how to carefully bend and shape delicate metal wires to form intricate patterns and...

13 Apr 2026

Decorating Atar Pots

Paint and decorate a clay pot to celebrate Thingyan, Myanmar New Year.