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Community 24 Apr 2017

Meet Waste Champion Green Jon

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre project manager Jon Morgan, known better as 'Green Jon', is keen to see local consumers become zero-waste champions.

21 Apr 2017

Manurewa honours local veterans and their families

A series of WW1 projects supported by Manurewa Local Board recognising the area’s veterans is helping ensure the sacrifices these men and women made are never forgotten.

Food / Drink 20 Apr 2017

Partnership lets students take food from ground to plate

Mangere Mountain Education Centre and Nestlé Cook for Life – Ka Tunu Ka Ora have partnered to offer educational workshops to secondary school students, giving them the opportunity to know more about food and nutrition.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

Maker movement putting power in young people’s hands

Creative champions and technology have come together in an initiative called Makerhood, helping people rediscover the art of making and encouraging people to tinker, fix and make stuff rather than consume it.

Transport 20 Apr 2017

Mount Albert town centre upgrade begins

The long-awaited Mount Albert town centre upgrade has commenced.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

New manager helps arts centre keep its community focus

Mairangi Bay Arts Centre has appointed a new manager, Angela Suh, as the gallery takes steps towards a new strategic plan to help it keep serving the changing community.

Environment 20 Apr 2017

Flagship recycling centre in Waiuku set for major upgrade

Auckland’s first Community Recycling Centre is undergoing extensive renovations to renew the centre and expand the facilities.

Community 18 Apr 2017

Bharatiya Mandir eyes up zero-waste future

One of Auckland’s largest Hindu temples has embarked on a zero-waste journey and hopes to influence its community of thousands in the process.

Events

26 Sep 2026

Visit Heritage Pubs

An illustrated talk on the fascinating history of our early neighbourhood pubs.

26 Sep 2026

Walking the Clay Trail: New Lynn Ceramics

Join an experienced guide from Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn and Clay Museum to discover the public art,...

26 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Natural wools challenge and exhibition 2026

Crafters from around Aotearoa are invited to create items for this challenge using hand spun wool...

26 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

The Vic Devonport - A history of film

Come along for a tour that highlights The Vic's heritage with a focus on film history.

26 Sep 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

Heritage tour and high tea at Pah Homestead

An opportunity for history buffs and architecture lovers to learn more about the fascinating stor...

26 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Street food stories: A Desi heritage feast

Join owner and founder VIhangi for a live cooking demonstration featuring iconic dishes like Vada...

26 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Journey beyond: School holiday programme

Journey beyond at Onehunga Library with a packed programme of music, creativity, culture, storyte...

26 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Epsom

Come along to Epsom Library for fun school holiday activities this spring!