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Community 12 Sep 2024

Showgrounds plan takes new approach

A plan around the development of the Clevedon A & P Showgrounds has been rewritten after community feedback.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 12 Sep 2024

A fresh new chapter for $1.9m Ōtāhuhu’s Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square

In the heart of Ōtāhuhu, Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square has been reborn. Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board committing $1.9 million to the project, with the support of Ōtāhuhu Business Association and Mana Whenua.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Records broken at West Auckland citizenship ceremony

Records have been broken with the first citizenship ceremony held at Trusts Arena attended by around 900 people.  

Community 11 Sep 2024

Popular sports clubs get new leases

Two significant Franklin sports facilities have been granted new leases.

14-24 year olds 11 Sep 2024

Matt's Manurewa movie magic

Manurewa Local Board chair Matt Winiata has turned to video to reach out to young people.

Community 11 Sep 2024

United for a Safer Hunters Corner

After a surge in violent incidents, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Indian Retailers' Association appeal to Mayor and Governing Body for enhanced security at Hunters Corner.

Community 10 Sep 2024

Community on the beat

From mums to business owners – community patrols consist of committed local residents from all different walks of life.

Events

06 Dec 2024

International Tango Day Concert & Milonga - AOTANGO Quintet

Alongside the performances, we’ll have a variety of food and drinks.

06 Dec 2024

Orewa Christmas Twilight Market

Bring your roomiest sack and get your Christmas shopping sorted in one magical evening!

04 Oct 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

Shared Reading at Highland Park Library

Be a part of our shared reading sessions, where once a month we get together and as a group, enjo...

04 Oct 2024 - 04 Apr 2025

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays is a monthly hyper local food truck event for the community, by the c...

02 Aug 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

The Reading Revolution

Enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cuppa about a short story and a poem we will read aloud...

21 Jan 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds

You can find fresh local produce and plants, artisan food and preserves, handmade crafts, gifts,...

07 Dec 2024

Christmas bauble painting workshop

In this workshop, you will have 3 ceramic baubles to paint however you like.

07 Dec 2024

Christmas Makers' Market

Browse a selection of New Zealand hand-made goods.