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Community 3 Sep 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Sep 2024

Tennis and squash club gets major boost

Papakura Tennis and Squash Club has received a major funding boost.

Environment news 3 Sep 2024

Wairaki Stream sheds 50 tonnes

Lynfield Beach Cove Reserve is now open to the public - one month sooner than anticipated.

Community 3 Sep 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Have your say 3 Sep 2024

Help protect Kaipātiki's coasts

Kaipātiki residents are being asked to share their thoughts on plans to protect and manage local coastal areas.

Community 3 Sep 2024

Local Alcohol Policy helps safety in our communities

The community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe are celebrating the new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which promises to raise a fresh wave of hope and helping efforts to curb the flood of cheap alcohol.

City Rail Link 3 Sep 2024

Station ready for return of trains

Pukekohe Station is ready for use but trains from the station are delayed for now.

Community 2 Sep 2024

Southern boards make workshops open

Until now only business meetings have been open to the public, but the three most southern local boards in Auckland will now also open workshops.

Events

18 Apr 2026

Raranga Harakeke: Weaving Flax with Rewa Grimsdale

Learn about the culture and techniques of raranga in this beginner's workshop.

18 Apr 2026

Sponge Gardening for Flood Resilience

Learn how to transform your garden into a spongy ecosystem designed to hold water and stay absorb...

18 Apr 2026

Traditional eco-cooking

Enjoy the flavours and stories from the women's home countries.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...

21 Feb 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

21 Feb 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Glen Eden Community Markets

Every third Saturday of the month the Glen Eden Community House comes alive with the sights, soun...

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Join an open and welcoming environment to chat over tea and coffee.