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Community 8 Sep 2023

A welcome addition to the community sporting ground in East Tāmaki

New changing and restroom facilities at East Tamaki’s much loved Te Puke ō Tara are close to completion thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s $1 million growth fund.

Zero Waste 8 Sep 2023

A zero-waste future for North Shore communities

Auckland’s latest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) officially opens this Saturday in Wairau Valley.

Community 7 Sep 2023

Consultation opens for Papatoetoe residents for safer pedestrian crossing

Papatoetoe residents are encouraged to have their say on Auckland Transport’s consultation for the McDonald Road-Portage Road pedestrian crossing improvement between 6-20 September.

Community 6 Sep 2023

Time to learn some new skills in Manurewa

Applications are open for Manurewa Local Board's Lifelong Learning Fund.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 Sep 2023

Boards back locally-led emergency response

Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Community 6 Sep 2023

Oranga decides and gets $85,000 boost

Residents of Oranga, a suburb located between Onehunga and Penrose, got to submit ideas for projects to benefit their whānau-oriented neighbourhood.

Community 5 Sep 2023

Equity funding challenges acknowledged

Franklin Local Board wants boards to keep an open mind on the issue of more equitable funding.

Community 31 Aug 2023

Not being left out in the cold! Māngere Winter Strong with The Cause Collective

Thanks to the efforts of The Cause Collective Winter Strong campaign, the community of Māngere have an extra layer of care over winter.

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05 Aug 2026

The Crash: Sally Wenley

Join Sally Wenley, author of The Crash, in conversation with Olivia Shivas of The D*List as they...

05 Aug 2026 - 09 Sep 2026

Printmaking for kids

This fun hands-on class encourages creativity, experimentation and confidence in a relaxed and su...

08 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

Digital Together - Rānui

We will guide you to log into MyAuckland, show you the range of services available and help you n...

01 Jul 2026 - 05 Aug 2026

Chats for carers

Dementia carers in our community - join us for a cuppa, a chat and catch up.

16 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Central

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

11 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

03 Jun 2026 - 04 Nov 2026

Coal range baking

Watch as our volunteers recreate traditional Victorian recipes.

04 Mar 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Wednesday Book Chat

Share your thoughts, discover new titles, and connect with fellow book enthusiasts.