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Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures
It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
Glen Innes library relocating to Glen Innes Community Hall for most of 2025
Glen Innes library users will have a new location for the majority of 2025, with the Glen Innes Community Hall being used from February to December this year while upgrade work is carried out.
Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area
Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.
Neighbourhood Support takes off in Ōrākei
Organisations and individuals in Ōrākei have come together with the common goal of making our community safer and better prepared for emergencies.
'Seconds to Midnight' leads New Year’s Eve countdown
Emerging Kiwi songstress Cassie Henderson has just found her name in the same sentence as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Six60.
Happy Birthday to Grey Lynn Library
Grey Lynn Library celebrated its 100th birthday this month.
Welcoming communities to Albert-Eden
To make the transition easier for newcomers into the Albert-Eden community, the local board has adopted a Welcoming Plan as part of the Welcoming Communities programme.
Welcoming communities to Puketāpapa
Arriving in the diverse Puketāpapa Local Board area for the first time can be an exciting – and also challenging – time, especially for migrants, former refugees and international students.
Events
Caring for kararehe creatively
Learn how to connect to the natural environment with a range of hands-on activities.
Exploring Abstract Sculpture
Adults: 18+All materials included In this inspiring, explorative 4-day workshop led by sculptor J...
Glorious Glass
Learn all the basic glass casting techniques of the lost wax method to create your beautiful glas...
Off-Loom Yarn Creation, Weaving Development & Wet Felting
To deepen the understanding of wool and its qualities, participants will experience the hands-on...
Colours of the Forest
Submerge yourself in colour, mark making and simple play, before combining it with realism, focus...
Maritime Museum January School Holiday Programme
Embark on an epic Antarctic adventure at the museum these holidays!
Raumati Reads - Mount Albert Library
Come along for school holiday activities at Mount Albert Library.
