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Community 31 Jan 2025

Welcoming communities to the Whau

The Whau Local Board area welcomes many new residents year-round, including migrants, refugees and international students.

Community 28 Jan 2025

Greenwoods Corner set for safety upgrades in 2025

Epsom’s Greenwoods Corner will become a safer and better-connected town centre following a much-needed transport upgrade to be completed by the second quarter of 2025.

Community 28 Jan 2025

Possible pooch changes for Puketāpapa

Walking your pooch around some of Puketāpapa’s picturesque parks and reserves could be changing – following the dog policy, bylaw and regional and local park access rules consultation.

Walkways 28 Jan 2025

Member McPhee’s Madills memories

Local board member Angus McPhee tells us why Madills Farm is worth a visit.

Heritage 23 Jan 2025

Historic gem gets love from local board

A fascinating piece of Aotearoa’s WWII history will be given new life this year thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Climate action 23 Jan 2025

Local views will get Papakura climate ready

Local knowledge is being amassed to ensure Papakura is climate ready.

Community 23 Jan 2025

Kennedy Park Stairs to reopen

Auckland beach lovers, dog walkers and fitness fans will once again be able to use the popular Kennedy Park stairs in Castor Bay in time for next summer thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Community 22 Jan 2025

Councillor says cheers for hotel grant

Kentish Hotel has received a heritage grant.

Events

10 Oct 2026

Making Life Easier: Home Appliances

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

10 Oct 2026

Meet Origen: From hands to cups coffee tasting

An introduction to Colombian coffee culture, celebrating heritage, craft and community while conn...

10 Oct 2026

Natural perspective

Join environmental artist Mandy Patmore for an exciting 2-day print making weekend workshop inspi...

10 Oct 2026

Nourishing traditions: Rongoā Māori introduction

This introductory heritage session explores traditional Māori healing practices, the use of nativ...

10 Oct 2026

Parnell Streams and Gullies Heritage Walk

An enriching look into the early connection between the natural landscape and the development of...

10 Oct 2026

Preserving the past masterclass

A meaningful way to celebrate knowledge and traditions passed down through generations.

10 Oct 2026

Roots of my land

Learn the craft of making arepas, an Indigenous food of the Americas.

10 Oct 2026

The Auckland Original Sugar Workers Walk

Step back in time on the Original Sugar Worker’s Walk, a 35 to 40-minute heritage trail in Birken...