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Community 28 Apr 2025

Māngere East Culture Festival brings the fun, flavour, and spirit

The streets of Massey in Māngere East came alive with vibrant colours, joyful singing, beautiful performances, a showcase of rangatahi (youth) entrepreneurial brilliance, and a wave of community aroha at the Māngere East Cultural Festival.

Community 28 Apr 2025

Harvest and Heritage

Vaisakhi Mela is a vibrant celebration of the Indian harvest season, deeply rooted in Sikh culture. It marks a time of abundance, gratitude, and community as farmers share the fruits of their labour.

Environment 24 Apr 2025

Restoring Āwhitu a community effort

Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Awhitu Peninsula for over 30 years.  

Environment 23 Apr 2025

Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium

Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Saturday 31 May 2025

Arts 22 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Playgrounds 17 Apr 2025

Game on at Medlands

Medlands Beach Playground Reserve has some exciting new features with more to come!

Have your say 16 Apr 2025

Your voice can help shape the Ethnic Peoples Plan

Residents are invited to join community conversations taking place in May across the Upper Harbour area.

Election Topics 16 Apr 2025

Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?

It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members.

Events

29 Apr 2025 - 25 May 2025

Aotearoa music photography awards - Digital exhibition

The screening showcases a shortlist of photographs submitted for the 2024 Aotearoa Music Photogra...

29 Apr 2025 - 25 May 2025

Coastal Tapestry

Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of the shifting beauty of land, sea, and sky.

29 Apr 2025 - 25 May 2025

Hibiscus Coast Painters Group Exhibition

Discover your creative spark with the friendly local art group.

29 Apr 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Future Potters Club

Designed to spark imagination, our classes offer a chance to make one-of-a-kind pottery while dev...

29 Apr 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Throw it down remix

Learn to throw on the wheel, refine your technique, and take on new challenges.

29 Apr 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Big Bike Film Night 2025

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.

29 Apr 2025 - 17 Jun 2025

Adult Learning | Observational Life-drawing

Join us in the studio to flex your creative skills in a friendly, inspiring, hands-on learning en...

29 Apr 2025 - 17 Jun 2025

Evening Yoga and Art Immersion

This after-work class offer a unique opportunity to stretch, balance and unwind in a serene setti...