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Matariki 19 Jul 2024

More Matariki highlights for Aotea

Discover the highlights from Matariki at Kawa Marae this year.

Community 18 Jul 2024

Local grants to aid creativi-TEA

Applications are now open for Howick Local Board Local Grants focusing on safety, connection, wellbeing, and creativity for 2024/25.

Environment 18 Jul 2024

Eight priority projects leading Waitākere Ranges’ environment work

Eight environmental projects make up the $380,500 of funding allocated under the Waitākere Ranges Local Board’s Environmental work.

Community 18 Jul 2024

Emergencies are snow problem for locals

Preparing for an emergency doesn't have to be all work and no play!

Zero Waste 18 Jul 2024

Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers

A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Plans / Projects 18 Jul 2024

Library in the pipeline for Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour residents want a new multi-purpose facility that can meet the growing demand for library services.

Community 17 Jul 2024

$6.5 million Te Pae o Kura upgrade complete

The much-anticipated $6.5 million refurbishment of Te Pae o Kura – Kelston Community Centre is complete and has been opened with a blessing.

Plans / Projects 16 Jul 2024

Local board agreement delivers for Rodney

Rodney’s parks, libraries, arts centres, rural halls and community centres will benefit from a total investment of $15.2 million.

Events

22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

06 Jan 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Glow Worm Walks

Discover magical glow worms on guided walks through Auckland’s bush

02 Dec 2025 - 05 May 2026

Guided Tour | Louise Bourgeois: In Private View

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour through Louise Bourgeois: In Private View.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

08 Apr 2026

Make a paper flower bouquet

Drop in for this free creative activity where kids can create a simple flower bouquet from paper...

08 Apr 2026

Build Your Own With Bunnings

Bunnings will be back at the library to deliver a hands-on building workshop.

08 Apr 2026

Family tree maker

The special interest group provides drop-in support for members using the Family Tree Maker softw...

08 Apr 2026

Make a clay Easter egg

Make your own Easter egg using air-dry clay and decorate it your way.