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Plans / Projects 19 Apr 2024

West Auckland arts boost from council fund

Two west Auckland arts organisations have been given a timely boost with a combined $60,000 in grants awards.

Matariki 19 Apr 2024

Matariki Festival comes back to Arataki

After a year’s hiatus, the much-loved Matariki Festival will light up the winter at Arataki Visitor Centre again in June, thanks to the funding support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

25 years untouched Aorere Park Playground revitalised

After more than 25 years, the Aorere Park Playground in Papatoetoe has been given a $2.2 million dollar upgrade that is sure to delight the local community, thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

Caribbean Drive sports fields open in April

Football and baseball players will be thrilled with the $3.5 million-dollar sports field development at Unsworth Heights’ Caribbean Drive set to open with a community celebration on 20 April.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Apr 2024

Play your part at Puketāpapa parks

In Puketāpapa there are a number of outstanding parks for the community to enjoy, and the local board is reminding park users to take care of these spaces so that everyone can enjoy them.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Apr 2024

Glenbrook boat ramp plan rejected

Franklin Local Board has said no to a plan to develop the boat ramp at Glenbrook.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Apr 2024

City centre transformation gathers pace, with 15 projects delivered in past 5 years

When a plan leaps off the page and becomes reality, there’s reason to celebrate.

Events

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!

26 Jun 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

ZARAHN TŪWHARETOA SOUTHON

The paintings and drawings of whanau and friends in this exhibition explore traditional technique...

20 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

4 X 2

4x2 showcases ‘paintings’ framed with notched 4x2 timber, bound with muka. The exhibition reflect...

20 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Soft Spaces

Tenderness, safety, and joy are embraced as an act of rebellion in this intimate exhibition, Soft...

20 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Te Wā - A Moment In Time

Te Wā is an immersive exhibition honouring Puanga and Matariki, inviting manuhiri to pause, refle...

20 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Te Wā - A Moment In Time – Ngā Rangatahi Toa

Through interactive installations, rangatahi explore dimensions of their tapa whā – physical and...

20 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Waiting For The Wind's Permission

A portrait takes a moment, alive and fleeting, and makes it still. Here, artists Levi Kereama and...

16 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024

Parawhenua Kōmaru Solar Tsunamis

Get hands-on with magnets, play with a plasma ball, generate your own electricity, make an aurora...