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Community 29 May 2025

Seniors have entered the chat

In today’s digital world, it’s easy to feel left behind—especially if you didn’t grow up with tech.

Elections 29 May 2025

Facts to help you run Auckland

Here are some handy things to know about Auckland as you consider putting yourself up to take the reins.

Community 29 May 2025

Half a million dollars in funding for Upper Harbour community projects

Forty local groups shared $566,612 in the Upper Harbour Local Board’s final grants round of the year.

Community 28 May 2025

Booking spaces in Waitematā

Want to host an event, class or gathering? Here's how!

Community 27 May 2025

Plastic Beach: new plastic seats for Pt Chev

Seeing plastic near a beach isn’t a welcome site – unless it’s a new plastic bench seat.

Community 26 May 2025

Learn to swim - love to swim

Howick Local Board has backed an initiative that delivers community swim lessons by SwimGym, offering programmes for all ages and stages – from babies to adults, and holiday programmes.

Community 26 May 2025

Isn't she Lovely

Mother’s Day can be both beautiful and bittersweet. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Isn’t She Lovely created space to grieve, remember, and celebrate the women who live on in our hearts.

Cultural 23 May 2025

Whānau voices shape Pukekohe Memorial  

Families of those who are buried in unmarked graves at Pukekohe Cemetery hope for the planned memorial to be a place of reflection, healing and unity for everyone.   

Local Events

21 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Tūhono

Tūhono (to join, connect, bond) is a vibrant new light addition to the City Centre’s Matariki cel...

21 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Miki Rapu Waiata: Taonga

An eye-catching installation in Te Komititanga Plaza will alert passersby to Miki Rapu Waiata: Ta...

21 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Whai

As an evolving annual series, Whai continues to grow and transform, creating a shared experience...

21 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Natanahira Pona – Solo Exhibition

This exhibition aligns with Matariki themes of remembrance and renewal, offering the public a fre...

21 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Ngā Hua o Te Ara – Raranga Weaving Exhibition, curated by Louise Davis

This exhibition reflects the unity and renewal central to Matariki, offering a free opportunity f...

21 Jun 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Matariki Sacred Waters

An exhibition by Jimmy James Kouratoras in the Steel Gallery at Franklin Arts Centre.

22 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Koru STEM Club - Albany Village Library

Join free club meetings delivered by the local High School students.

15 Feb 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Death Cafe 2025

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.