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14 Feb 2020

Going South - a local's guide to summer in south Auckland

Teau Aiturau, founder of Time To Thrive – To Stay Alive, a cycling-focused charitable trust, shares his story and a few of his favourite south Auckland spots.

Development 11 Feb 2020

Addison survey finds residents positive about suburb

Study finds residents of the master-planned community of Addison in Papakura have a lot to be positive about.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - James Wright

James Wright's sculpture Ratiti Mya is on display at the Auckland Botanic Gardens this summer.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - Bing Dawe

Christchurch-based sculptor Bing Dawe is exhibiting at Sculpture in the Gardens until 6 March 2016.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Jan 2020

Rangatahi Youth Scholarships

Sixteen promising students have been awarded Manurewa Local Board Rangatahi Youth Scholarships to pursue study.

Community 28 Jan 2020

Manurewa exhibition calls for peace and tolerance

A Manurewa artist details the suffering of Assyrian people in a Nathan Homestead exhibition.

Community 23 Dec 2019

Manurewa community grants top $40,000

More than $40,000 has been allocated in the first round of Manurewa Local Board quick response grants.

20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Events

03 Oct 2026

Threads of Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Come celebrate our rich heritage while looking toward a vibrant future shaped by the community th...

07 Oct 2026

Flower detective: Draw and discover

Learn the different parts of a flower through a fun, colourful drawing activity.

08 Oct 2026

Create your own spring badge

Bring the kids along for a hands-on creative drop-in session.

10 Oct 2026

Kiekie preparation for weavers

Join us for a full day harvest and preparation of kiekie for weaving workshop.

10 Oct 2026

Making Life Easier: Home Appliances

Join historian Phil Sai-Louie to discover the changes domestic electricity brought to lives of Au...

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...