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Heritage 29 Sep 2015

New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum

A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.

Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2015

Onehunga Mall upgrade kicks off

The $2.7 million project, which will upgrade the mall between Grey Street and Arthur Street, is a priority in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Plan 2014, and received strong support from the wider community during recent consultation.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

Peace tree honours the past

A memorial tree has been planted at Arlene Shultz Park, Manurewa, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Project Little Oneroa

Improving the health of Little Oneroa Stream

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Protecting Waiheke’s marine environment

Waiheke Local Board engaged Colmar Brunton to help determine what the Waiheke community feels about the board’s aspirations toward the development of a network of marine protected areas connecting the islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

29 Sep 2015

Putting Pakuranga on the map

Howick Local Board has formally endorsed the Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan, which presents the board’s aspirations for Pakuranga town centre.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

Putting Piha on the radar

During the Second World War, Piha was the site of a radar station critical to New Zealand’s defence.

Arts 29 Sep 2015

Franklin Arts Festival celebrates 25 years

A signature event highlighting Franklin's creative talent with an exhibition from more than 180 established and emerging artists.

Events

20 Oct 2026

Essential parenting skills

A session filled with interesting facts, practical information and exciting activities for parent...

20 Oct 2026

Tea and Topics - Woodturning

Strett Nicolson, formal president of South Auckland Woodturners Guild will talk about the history...

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Future Potters Club

Ignite your child’s creativity and let them discover the wonders of clay with our six-week Future...

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Throw it down remix

This six-week course course is open to beginners, intermediate potters and beyond!

20 Oct 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Shared reading group

A welcoming space where you can listen or read aloud short stories and poems over tea or coffee

13 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Art & Tea

A holistic wellbeing course based on the freedom of artistic expression.

13 Oct 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Portrait foundations

This 8-week course will teach drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and Jo...

13 Oct 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.