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Multicultural celebrations are on again - Diversity Festival is back
One of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals is back. After a three-year break, Diversity Festival returns on Saturday 4 March to Hayman Park in Manukau.

Rangatahi urged to apply for Tuia mentoring programme
The city’s five southern local boards will all take part in this year’s Tuia rangatahi mentoring programme. Papakura Local Board 2022 Tuia representative Isabelle Penrose (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) is urging rangatahi to apply.

Māngere Centre Park playground opens
Māngere Centre Park’s playground has just been revitalised with a rainbow of upgrades.

Rangatahi sought to join Tuia project
Auckland's five southern local boards are offering rangatahi the chance to join the Tuia mentoring programme.

South's local boards unite on Māori journey
Auckland's five southern boards have come together to gain a better understanding of issues facing Māori within their areas.

Working towards a safer Māngere Bridge
Statement from Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board regarding ongoing antisocial activities in Māngere Bridge

Don’t be a dumper – help protect our environment
Illegal dumping is damaging the environment as well as being an eyesore and the council is asking people to do the right thing and dispose of their waste properly.

Tuia rangatahi go to the top
Tuia rangatahi have met with the Mayor, Councillors and senior managers.
Events

Rhymetime with Stories
Rhymetime is a fun, free session for pre-schoolers to sing, move and practise co-ordination.


Wriggle & Rhyme in the Park
Bring your kids for Wriggle & Rhyme in the park.

School holiday programme for kids aged 5-13 years!
We have something for everyone, from super sports days to decorating cupcakes or getting splashed with colour from head to toe on a Colour Run!

2023 Wild Streets Festival of Play
Bring along a picnic and make a day of it.

Pop Up Play!
Join us to play multisport, capture the flag, ultimate Frisbee lawn games, and many more.

February Composting Workshops
This free workshop offers an introduction to composting with bokashi bins, worm farms and cold composting bins.

Book-A-Family History Librarian
Make a FREE one-hour booking to see Auckland Libraries' family history specialist, Seonaid (Shona) Harvey.