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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 - 26 Mar 2026

Realistic Drawing and Portrait Oil Painting Class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques. From outlines an...

12 Feb 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Te Ao Mīharo

Designed to engage the whole whānau, these sessions explore basic te reo Māori, local history, le...

12 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Mandarin Storytime

Sessions are delivered in Mandarin, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes that encourage early lan...

12 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Samoan Storytime

Join us for songs, movement and Pacific Stories!

12 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Onehunga

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a fun and interactive programme that promotes active movement and...

12 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Rhymetime - Glen Eden

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories, games and finger rhymes.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Board Game Afternoon

Play classic and modern games, meet new people, and enjoy a great time together.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...