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Community 15 May 2025

Temporary closure of Ōtara Library

Ōtara Library is temporarily closed while important repair work is carried out, following recent rain and signs that parts of the ceiling need fixing.

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2025

Puketāpapa Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Puketāpapa Local Board has helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Community 15 May 2025

Albert-Eden Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Albert-Eden Local Board has helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Community 15 May 2025

Plastic Fantastic in Puketāpapa

Plastic makes perfect – when it comes to picnic tables – with the Puketāpapa Local Board trialling an innovative and more sustainable way of installing picnic tables.  

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board have helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Elections 14 May 2025

Fono explores why Pasifika should be represented in Auckland elections

At a recent fono (meeting) hosted by Auckland Council’s Pacific People’s Advisory Panel, members urged more Pasifika to participate.

Community 14 May 2025

Mahurangi East Community Centre opens after renovations

The Mahurangi East Community Centre doors are open again to Snells Beach community.

Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

Events

16 Aug 2025

Make Bespoke Clay Platters

Join us for a fun and inspiring workshop – food tastes better when served on a platter you’ve mad...

17 Aug 2025

Family History Lock-in - Pukekohe

Join us for a full day of research, discover and engaging talks with a team of experienced geneal...

17 Aug 2025

Te Whau Walkway Community Planting Day

Join the Mahurangi Land Restoration Programme planting day at Te Whau Walkway

19 Aug 2025 - 07 Sep 2025

MARY: The Birth of Frankenstein

Award-winning playwright Jess Sayer builds on the bones of history to re-imagine the events of th...

18 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Social Knitting Club

Come and join like-minded people and have a great yarn.

15 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Come and join our Book Chat, share your favourite reads, make friends with other enthusiastic rea...

21 Aug 2025

Let's Talk Tramtastic Trams

Join MOTAT’s Tramway Project Manager and tram expert, James Duncan, as he explores the rise and f...

21 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Decadunce

Award-winning Kiwi comedian Marshall Lorenzo (Canada’s Drag Race) is back with a brand new sketch...