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Community 30 Apr 2024

Nathan family returns for Homestead's swansong before it closes for renewal work

A crowd that included founding family members has gathered at Nathan Homestead, ahead of renewal and seismic-strengthening work, to celebrate its place at the heart of Manurewa. 

City Centre Waterfront 30 Apr 2024

Dance to the beats of Africa

Freyberg Square will move to the drumbeats of Africa on Friday 3 May when Ellen Melville Centre hosts an Afrikan Market between 4pm and 8pm, ushering in Africa Month and New Zealand Music Month side by side.

Community 30 Apr 2024

Eco-neighbourhoods create fun environment for learning

Dedicated work is being carried out in Ōtara to make meaningful contributions towards combating climate change.

Community 30 Apr 2024

A change of seasons for Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board

With Autumn in full swing, a shift in leadership is occurring within the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Akl Paths 29 Apr 2024

10 parks to explore in Auckland's city centre

Did you know that there are ten parks or green spaces within one km of the Auckland Town Hall?

Libraries 29 Apr 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library

Library visits are increasing; the extensive upgrade will create additional space and address maintenance needs.

Community 29 Apr 2024

Introducing Albert-Eden Local Board's new chair

Kendyl Smith tags in as Albert-Eden Local Board’s new chair, while Margi Watson steps in as new deputy chair, as agreed at the start of the term.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Pearl Baker Reserve playground a shining gem

Ōtara residents are thrilled with the Pearl-fect $1.3 million makeover of a popular local playground.

Events

08 May 2024 - 20 Nov 2024

Digital Skills Literacy Classes - Various

Join us for these classes on digital competency.

07 May 2024 - 11 May 2024

GET *UFFED By Celeste De Freitas

It's a night full of laughs, so make sure you bring your asthma pump with you.

04 May 2024 - 23 May 2024

Dastkari

Join us in celebrating the beauty and versatility of Indian folk art.

04 May 2024 - 25 May 2024

Aurélia

A community theatre production of Aurélia by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd and the...

04 May 2024 - 28 May 2024

Composting Workshop - May

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!

03 May 2024 - 26 May 2024

NZ International Comedy Festival

Experience the very best comedians from Aotearoa and around the world in over 140 shows across May.

03 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

In Our Spring Garden

The Exhibition In our spring garden by photographer Samson Dell will be available for all to view...

03 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Talking Earth

The Talking Earth exhibition by artist Rebecca Steedman will be free to view from the 3rd of May...