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Cultural 25 Jan 2023

Multicultural celebrations are on again - Diversity Festival is back

One of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals is back. After a three-year break, Diversity Festival returns on Saturday 4 March to Hayman Park in Manukau.

Community 24 Jan 2023

Apply for an Upper Harbour grant

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Upper Harbour Local Board area have until 17 March to apply for funding.

Community 24 Jan 2023

Former tagger helps young Aucklanders use their skills well

A former tagger is putting his mark on Manurewa in a more positive way, and inspiring others to do the same.

Development 23 Jan 2023

Board committed to Te Mahia upgrade

Rising costs have hit an upgrade at Te Mahia Station but Manurewa Local Board remains committed to the project.

Community 23 Jan 2023

Grants help Manurewa groups

Applications for Manurewa Local Board grant funding reached almost $200,000 in the latest round.

Community 17 Jan 2023

Dogs - a postie’s best friend?

With the help of the Albert-Eden Local Board Arts Broker and a $3000 local board grant, Postie Mike, A Dog’s Best Friend was published in December 2022.  It is an illustrated children’s book, based on real dogs in the community.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Jan 2023

Rangatahi urged to apply for Tuia mentoring programme

The city’s five southern local boards will all take part in this year’s Tuia rangatahi mentoring programme. Papakura Local Board 2022 Tuia representative Isabelle Penrose (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) is urging rangatahi to apply.

Elections 22 Dec 2022

Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election

Nominations for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board.

Events

03 Dec 2025 - 04 Mar 2026

Guided Tour | Pop to Present

Tour through Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

05 Mar 2026

Question time: A lecture by Maria Lind

Hear leading international curator and our Creative New Zealand Te Manu Ka Tau international gues...

05 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026

Let’s celebrate everything good about it, together and experience Auckland in full colour.

05 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026

Eskdale Regeneration Champions

Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect o...

05 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Financial Literacy Program

Free Financial Literacy Program lead by Susan.P who's worked in banks for over 15 years and has a...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.