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Heritage 29 Oct 2018

Discover the Gibbons family timber mills

Explore the story behind one of Auckland’s historic sites, timber mills in the Waitākere Ranges.

Educational 29 Oct 2018

Students deliver community solutions

Unitec landscape architecture students applied their minds to issues in the Beachlands-Maraetai area.

Walkways 29 Oct 2018

Explore Te Atatū Peninsula walkway

The popular walkway boasts magnificent views of the Waitematā Harbour.

Transport 29 Oct 2018

Cycleway puts safety first for New Lynn students

The Seabrook Avenue Cycleway provides a safe, separated space for people on bikes.

Community 26 Oct 2018

Homeless get a helping hand

Orange Sky supports connection and conversation by providing laundry and hygiene services in vans.

Cycling 26 Oct 2018

Puketāpapa cutting carbon footprints with cycling

Locals in Puketāpapa are being encouraged to get on their bikes to promote low-carbon living.

Environment 25 Oct 2018

Local board delight as Armour Bay deemed safe for swimming

A long-term water health warning has been lifted from Armour Bay beach.

Waste 25 Oct 2018

Local board chair checks Waiheke's disposal habits

Cath Handley visited Visy’s recycling plant to see for herself the state of the island's waste.

Events

02 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

12 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Shore Knitters

Join this friendly group to connect with others, make friends and work on your knitting in a shar...

14 Apr 2026

3D Studio: Design & Animation

Join the Brain Play team for this hands-on 3D Design Workshop at Onehunga Library.

14 Apr 2026

Discover Lyford Reserve

Discover how this special reserve protects our community from floods and supports local wildlife.

14 Apr 2026

Leaf art for kids

Drop in for this free, fun kids art activity where kids will explore many leaf shapes and vein fo...

14 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Free puppet show: The Girl Whose Twin Was A Bird

An immersive theatrical experience for the whole whānau.

14 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

The Worm

A little worm goes on an epic adventure! Can one tiny worm wriggle his way past dastardly critter...

07 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026

Ngā Whetū o Ngahuru | The Stars of Autumn

Learn about the natural time-keeping system that encompasses the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar...