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Theatre / Performance 19 May 2023

Giving local Asian communities a voice through theatre

Proudly Asian Theatre is giving fresh talent in our creative community a platform to share their scripts

Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Community 9 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa communities Welcoming Communities

Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards partner with central government to pilot settlement programme helping communities create welcoming and inclusive environments for newcomers.

23 Feb 2023

Local grant helps charity glam up the guys

Fix Up Look Sharp is an Onehunga-based charity that provides free styling service for male-identified people looking to sharpen up their appearance for that all-important job interview or meeting.

Council news 9 Feb 2023

An army of community volunteers mobilises in Auckland’s south

Hundreds of volunteers have come together to support residents in flood-damaged Māngere

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.

Events

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

05 Nov 2026

Sau Fiafia! Boogie Down! With Island Vibes

Throw on your dancing shoes and come boogie down with us to the funky, soulful rhythms of Island...

24 Apr 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

The Blue Dome

This exhibition presents new work by Iranian born, Tāmaki Makaurau based artist Selina Ershadi.

06 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Little Lit' Fest

Join two incredible Aotearoa authors and writing mentors for hands-on workshops designed to get y...

02 Jul 2026

A reading of the Evacuation Tapes collection

Kaitohu Director and artist Ruth Buchanan will present a live interpretation of her artwork and p...

23 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

The Pearl Fishers

Don’t miss this stunning opera, performed by top New Zealand and international talent, with world...

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club - Avondale

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...