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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 - 10 Oct 2026

A tour of Symonds Street Cemetery

Hidden beside the bustle of busy motorways and inner-city streets is Auckland city's oldest cemet...

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Culinary heritage self-guided tour

Learn about the people behind iconic local eateries and discover the flavours and stories that sh...

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Growing up in Devonport

This documentary photography exhibition by Francesca Brugnoli explores childhood in one of Auckla...

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Kava – A taste of Pacific Heritage

Suitable for all backgrounds – whether you're of Pacific Island descent or simply kava-curious.

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Highland Park

Come along for our fun school holiday activities at Highland Park Library!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Alberton Kitchenalia Display

The Alberton Collection Cabinet is filled with unique and interesting pieces of vintage kitchenalia!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

All aboard – How Tāmaki moves

Through digital experiences and collection displays, visitors can immerse themselves in the stori...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

An enduring gift: The story of Cornwall Park

An exhibition celebrating 125 years of Cornwall Park.