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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

18 Apr 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) Morphology Talk

Against the backdrop of the photographic exhibition, this talk begins by describing what kauri gu...

18 Apr 2026

Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making

Create your own lipstick and lip gloss using natural ingredients like cocoa butter, vitamin E, an...

18 Apr 2026

Onehunga Library Clothing Swap

Exchange clothes you no longer wear for new, used clothing you do want!

18 Apr 2026

Oyster grow kit workshop

This workshop focuses on growing oyster mushrooms and does not teach edible mushroom identificati...

18 Apr 2026

Raranga Harakeke: Weaving Flax with Rewa Grimsdale

Learn about the culture and techniques of raranga in this beginner's workshop.

18 Apr 2026

Sponge Gardening for Flood Resilience

Learn how to transform your garden into a spongy ecosystem designed to hold water and stay absorb...

18 Apr 2026

Traditional eco-cooking

Enjoy the flavours and stories from the women's home countries.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...