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Community 3 Dec 2024

Group tries to make disaster planning fun

The Community Resilience Network in Papakura is planning to spread its web wider in the new year.

Climate action 2 Dec 2024

Sacred sites will face climate impacts

Sites of culturual significance were included in a haerenga (journey) through the Papakura district.

Council news 2 Dec 2024

Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 2 December 2024.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Dec 2024

New tool helps the Hibiscus and Bays community prepare for emergencies

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan help residents and businesses stay safe in an emergency.

Community 29 Nov 2024

Sprouting success from planting days

Thanks to the tireless work of volunteers, schools, teachers, Auckland Council’s Park rangers and the Howick Local Board, a remarkable change is taking place.

Community 29 Nov 2024

New tool to help prepare for emergencies agreed

A new plan is set to empower the Howick community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 28 Nov 2024

Ho Ho Ho! Get ready for holiday magic

As 'Jingle Bells' fills the air, it's time for the holiday festivities in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu to begin!

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...