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Emergency Recovery 3 Sep 2024

Piha: Marawhara Stream sediment disposal

Work to clear the Marawhara Stream culvert area is underway.

Waste 3 Sep 2024

Young and old learn to upcycle waste at South Auckland community workshops

Children as young as six, along with their grandparents, are learning practical ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at Green Warrior workshops run by the Sikh Women’s Association in Ōtāhuhu.

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.

Events

18 Oct 2026

Calm within: Understanding stress and regulating your nervous system

Come along and take some time for yourself.

18 Oct 2026

Diwali craft a noon - Kathputli

Join us for a fun afternoon making Kathputlis (Indian handicraft puppets). 

18 Oct 2026

Dream Futures: Screendance Now

Come together to celebrate and send off Tempo Dance Festival in style.

18 Oct 2026

Honouring a Dance Creative

We acknowledge the late Carla van Zon's extraordinary contribution to dance.

18 Oct 2026

LIVE Day: Flying

Take flight for a day of fantastic flying fun at MOTAT!

18 Oct 2026

Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Fun Run

One of the most spectacular coastal fun runs in the Auckland area! 

18 Oct 2026

Soft sensory reset for adults

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week by joining us for an Adults Soft Sensory Reset with Messy...

18 Oct 2026

Stoats, traps and tech: Predator control in action

Join The Forest Bridge Trust for an afternoon focused on predator control, technology and protect...