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Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Community 29 Apr 2025

Local Board leads the way with fresh Pacific perspective 

The first Pan-Pacific Strategy for Manurewa is being created to strengthen Pacific voices in local politics and decision-making.

Community 29 Apr 2025

Raising up Whau’s youth

A group of young leaders in Whau is making a big impact.

Community 28 Apr 2025

Māngere East Culture Festival brings the fun, flavour, and spirit

The streets of Massey in Māngere East came alive with vibrant colours, joyful singing, beautiful performances, a showcase of rangatahi (youth) entrepreneurial brilliance, and a wave of community aroha at the Māngere East Cultural Festival.

Community 28 Apr 2025

Harvest and Heritage

Vaisakhi Mela is a vibrant celebration of the Indian harvest season, deeply rooted in Sikh culture. It marks a time of abundance, gratitude, and community as farmers share the fruits of their labour.

Environment 24 Apr 2025

Restoring Āwhitu a community effort

Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Awhitu Peninsula for over 30 years.  

Environment 23 Apr 2025

Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium

Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Saturday 31 May 2025

Local Events

25 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Manga & Anime Club

Meet fellow enthusiasts, discuss your favourite series, and enjoy everything manga and anime!

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Babies and bubbles

Songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for developing brains.

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Lego Club

Calling all brick builders! Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join us for Rhymetime, where songs, movement, and finger rhymes bring fun and learning to life.

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

04 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Wrrigle & Rhyme - Manukau Library

Come to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

04 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Adult Storytime

Join us for songs, stories and fun every Tuesday morning* here at Mt Albert Library!

04 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

BrainCharge

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.