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Pest Free 23 Apr 2019

Stay on track this Easter Weekend

Take care of kauri this Easter Weekend by following the rules and paying attention to track closures.

Waste 23 Apr 2019

Waiheke waging war on plastic

Waiheke Local Board has called for a phase-out of all plastic bags and single-use plastic products.

Environment 23 Apr 2019

Seaweek volunteers needed for Manukau Harbour tidy

A harbour-wide beach clean-up is being planned in Manukau and organisers are looking for volunteers.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Apr 2019

Feeling the power of youth at The 312 Hub

Onehunga based art gallery and creative shared space, The 312 Hub, is a place where youth lead.

Sports / Leisure 18 Apr 2019

Ōtara set to get a sporting beacon

The Ngāti Ōtara Multi-Sports and Cultural Centre is set to go through a major upgrade with $1.5 million in extra funding.

Environment 18 Apr 2019

Stormwater works to help reduce flooding harm on Waiheke

A multi-million dollar project to resolve ongoing drainage issues on Waiheke Island is planned to start in the next few months.

Community 18 Apr 2019

Ōrākei Local Board seeks nominations for Community Volunteer Awards

Nominate an individual or local group that makes Ōrākei a great place to live.

Plans / Projects 18 Apr 2019

Still time to help shape the future of Drury and Pukekohe

There is still time to have your say on structure plans for future urban zoned land in Drury-Opāheke and Pukekohe-Paerata.

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.