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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

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

17 Sep 2025 - 07 Mar 2026

Lupe I Vao Ese

This exhibition centres indigenous ways of knowing and being. Rather than presenting measina as r...

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.