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Dogs 25 Jul 2018

Kidnapped canine makes it home

Stolen cavoodle Bowie reunited with her mum at Auckland Council’s Manukau Animal Shelter.

Cycling 23 Jul 2018

New bike train taking kids to class

A new bike train is encouraging Point Chevalier School children to pedal to class.

Community 20 Jul 2018

Warkworth library celebrates Kiribati Book Launch

Warkworth Library celebrates Kiribati Independence Day with a unique book launch.

Community 20 Jul 2018

Meet a Pest Free Hero – Izzy Mackenzie

This month, we hear about pest-free work from the mouth of the hero themselves.

Community 19 Jul 2018

Growing love for badminton in Epsom

In 2017 alone, the sporting facility at Gillies Ave had 40,000 hours in court bookings.

18 Jul 2018

Six to run in Howick by-election

Nominations have closed for the Howick ward by-election with six candidates putting their hands up to fill the vacant seat.

Libraries 18 Jul 2018

Romantic backstory to Auckland Libraries milestone

Auckland Libraries hits 5 million eBook checkouts.

Community 16 Jul 2018

Opinion: Community centre a symbol of our enormous potential

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Chair Lotu Fuli explains the historical significance of the Te Puke o Tara community centre and what it represents for Ōtara's future.

Events

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Talismans

The exhibition explores jewellery as both a sculptural art form, and as a medium to communicate...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Bokashi Composting Workshop

You’ll leave with practical knowledge, simple tips for success, and the confidence to start reduc...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Grow your own microgreens workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Pickling and Preserving Workshop

Discover how pickling can help reduce food waste, save money, and ensure you always have healthy,...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Seasonal & Leftover Cooking Workshops

Discover simple techniques to reduce food waste, save money, and enjoy healthy, delicious meals a...

19 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Learn to Compost

Learn about composting basics across three simple systems; traditional cold compost bins, worm fa...

19 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Worm Farming Workshop

Discover how worms turn food scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden and how easy wo...

05 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Tai Chi For Health

The programmes are designed to empower people to improve health and wellness