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Community 27 Jun 2023

Epsom Repair Café brings broken treasures back to life

Repair cafés are pop-up events all around Aoteroa as part of a global initiative, where locals bring in broken or damaged goods to be repaired by expert volunteers, rather than cluttering up landfill.

Community 27 Jun 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board helps community with local grants

More than $100,000 in grants have been made to 33 community groups but Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Boardis warning that with budget constraints its grants programme could look different in the future.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Tūrama lights up Queen Street : 11 July to 20 August

Tūrama, an award-winning series of light installations celebrating Matariki, is set to light up Queen Street for a second year.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Matariki ki te Manawa 2023 – city centre highlights

From 11 to 22 July, Matariki Festival will fill Tāmaki Makaurau with learning experiences, lighting splendour, storytelling, kōrero, music, art and much more.

Plans / Projects 26 Jun 2023

Henderson-Massey adopts Catherine Plaza concept plan

A concept plan for a refreshed Catherine Plaza has been approved by Henderson-Massey Local Board. 

Community 26 Jun 2023

New heart for Old Papatoetoe

Old Papatoetoe is getting a new lease on life as the town centre undergoes revitalisation.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Jun 2023

Supporting young people in Hibiscus and Bays

Helping young people make positive changes in their lives and have a voice in decisions that impact them is a priority for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Plans / Projects 23 Jun 2023

Local board agreement provides for Rodney residents

Essential community services including libraries and the arts remain a priority for Rodney.

Events

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

12 Feb 2026

Fale Musika: LEAO and Vitinia

Join us for sonic offerings from artists LEAO and Vitinia celebrating our Pasifika Heritage Exhib...

12 Feb 2026

Mile High Comedy Club

Join us for a night of comedy excellence in the Aviation Hall with a sparkling array of talented...

12 Feb 2026

Poetry Takeover

A vibrant, multi-sensory spoken word experience celebrating Tāmaki Makaurau’s diverse poetry comm...

12 Feb 2026

Queer Book Club

Share your favourite stories and literary icons, browse new books or simply find a spot at the li...

12 Feb 2026

Sketching: Auckland without End

Experiment with different mark-making approaches and use drawing as a way of thinking, noticing a...

12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Seniors give it a go

Friendly, fun activities designed for seniors to get active and social.

12 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

Upcycling Sewing Classes

Discover how to transform old clothes into new creations while helping reduce textile waste!