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Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

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09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sunflower Social Art Club

Bring your favourite art project and supplies and work alongside others in a friendly social group.

03 Feb 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - West

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02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

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Enjoy 'meditation in motion' to benefit strength, flexibility and balance.

12 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Shore Knitters

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10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

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Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement and play.

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

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