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Theatre / Performance 19 May 2023

Giving local Asian communities a voice through theatre

Proudly Asian Theatre is giving fresh talent in our creative community a platform to share their scripts

Environment 18 May 2023

Call for Awaruku neighbours to join predator control efforts

The call has gone out for neighbours to band together and eradicate animal predators in the Long Bay-Awaruku catchment area, which borders Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and Long Bay Regional Park.

Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Community 18 May 2023

A helping hand for Rodney environmental groups

Support for community groups engaged in conservation projects in eastern Rodney has gone from strength to strength with the establishment of Restore Rodney East.

Community 18 May 2023

Aotea Early Learning Centre creates job opportunities for locals

Aotea Early Learning Centre has opened its doors to pre-schoolers and prospective employees.

Community 17 May 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu responds to Annual Budget plan

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents strongly support youth, environment and community programmes and think they should be retained, according to feedback to the Annual Budget they received from their Business Meeting last week.

Community 17 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe responds to Annual Budget plan

More than 1200 community members provided feedback on the Annual Budget during the recent consultation, which Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board received last week in their Business Meeting to analyse.

Community 16 May 2023

Grants awarded to Albert-Eden community

Applications for Albert-Eden Local Board grant funding reached almost $230,000 in total with the latest grant rounds.

Events

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

06 Feb 2026

Waitangi @ Waititi 2026

Join us at Parrs Park for a free whānau celebration filled with culture, community, and epic live...

06 Feb 2026

Waitangi ki Manukau 2026

Gather at the Manukau Sports Bowl this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.

06 Feb 2026

Waitangi ki Ōmaru 2026

Enjoy cultural performances, participate in Te Tiriti o Waitangi maze, play Ki-o-Rahi, and experi...

06 Feb 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Somethin’ Else

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of jazz, beats and laid-back energy - celebrating Auc...

03 Oct 2025 - 03 Apr 2026

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...

07 Feb 2026

Music In Parks - Corbans Estate Arts Centre

Piha Beach hosts Rei, Huia, and Big Tasty for summer beats.

07 Feb 2026

Topsy Turvy Town

Grab your passports and join us for a day full of playful topsy turvy activities.