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Environment 24 Sep 2018

Thousands of trees planted to help prevent power outages

Urban forest initiative helps ecological restoration.

Heritage 24 Sep 2018

Historic seawall preserved by road safety project

Improvements to a Tamaki Drive intersection extended and preserved a historic seawall.

Playgrounds 21 Sep 2018

Construction begins on south Auckland's first destination playground

Work has begun on south Auckland’s first destination playground.

Educational 21 Sep 2018

Friday with Simone Nathan

Discover the enduring legacy of Simone Nathan, fundraiser and advocate for women and children.

Transport 21 Sep 2018

Survey reveals Waiheke road safety concerns

A survey of parents is driving a push for road safety improvements on Waiheke Island.

Transport 21 Sep 2018

A plea for safer behaviour at rail crossings

New rail safety improvements aim to reduce accidents at urban level crossings.

21 Sep 2018

Former PM visits Ellen Melville Centre

Helen Clark was guest of honour at a celebration held in a room recently named in her honour.

Beaches 20 Sep 2018

More pontoons for Hibiscus and Bays beaches

Swimmers will be thrilled by plans for new pontoons this summer at Browns Bay and Little Manly beaches.

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24 Oct 2026

Build your own terrarium: A playdate for plant lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

24 Oct 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Handmade spell candles

Create your own taper candles, tuned to your desires and intentions.

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

One cup, one thousand stories

Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...

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...