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Community 6 Apr 2023

Calling all Papakura good sorts

Nominations for Papakura Local Board's community volunteer awards are now open.

Climate action 4 Apr 2023

Local board takes action against climate change

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts action plan, setting a pathway for its community to adapt to impacts of climate change.

Community 3 Apr 2023

Ride share a hit but more parking sought

Papakura Local Board continues to push for a better park and ride facility in the town.

Heritage 3 Apr 2023

Museum to acquire historic weathervane from CAC Shot Tower

Tāmaki Paenga Hira / Auckland War Memorial Museum is acquiring the weathervane from Auckland’s last Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower.

Community 3 Apr 2023

Tāmaki Makaurau’s first Play Festival embraces Māori culture

This Saturday sees the city’s inaugural Play Festival take place in Tuna Mau (Western Park), Freemans Bay

Development 3 Apr 2023

Catherine Plaza upgrade a boost for Henderson town centre

Henderson residents are being asked for their feedback on the upgrade to Catherine Plaza. The aim is to refresh Catherine Plaza into a safe and inviting area and to encourage the community and visitors to spend more time there.

People of Midtown
Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Kaipātiki proud to be part of Welcoming Communities pilot

Kaipātiki Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Events

11 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Matariki Kōrero

A thought-provoking kōrero led by Etienne Neho and grounded in the kaupapa of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

11 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Under the Matariki Stars

Experience projections of whetū in the night sky at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.

12 Jul 2026

Adults jewellery making workshop

Create your own meaningful taonga inspired by Matariki, reflecting on the past while crafting som...

12 Jul 2026

DIY journal workshop

Create a personal journal to hold aspirations, wishes and plans for the year ahead.

12 Jul 2026

Film screening: Māoriland

We will screen short films from the Māoriland Film Festival, showcasing contemporary Māori storyt...

12 Jul 2026

Ka Titiro Ki Ngā Whetū

Through hands-on art-making, weaving and creative activities, we invite you to reflect, create an...

12 Jul 2026

Puhoi Riverside Planting Day

A celebration of new beginnings, bringing people and place together to build resilience for the f...

12 Jul 2026

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day

Enjoy games, workshops and activities and bring your own kite to fly or watch some of the large-s...