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Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2025
Experience the 19th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards, Aotearoa's only contemporary art prize, at UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture Centre in Howick, from 5 July to 31 August 2025.
TOP Squad leads the way for Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth
Outstanding young leaders from Ōtara-Papatoetoe have been honoured at an award ceremony, celebrating their contributions to local decision-making and community initiatives.
Manurewa Diversity Festival 2025
Organised by Manurewa Local board, residents enjoyed a free, fun, whanau friendly event with cultural performances from around the world, highlighting the cultural diversity of Manurewa.
Pukekohe park gifted dual Māori name
Kennelley Park has been gifted the dual name of Te Ara Poouri, marked with a special ceremony to recognise the significance of the name.
Grants strengthen community efforts
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is ready to support even more community-driven projects. If you’re a local group, provider, or organisation with a great project or initiative, now is the time to apply!
Shaping Clevedon community hub
Clevedon is evolving, and there is an opportunity to upgrade and make better use of the Clevedon Community Hall.
Puketāpapa unlocks greenspace as part of Three Kings Quarry Development
Puketāpapa residents can enjoy a new playground on Saturday 5 April as part of a land exchange between the local board and Fletcher Living.
Understand sustainable living: the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival arrives in April
A three-week celebration of sustainable living gets underway from April 7, with a number of free and engaging events to attend.
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Food truck summer series: Manuka Park
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French market
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HER Festival: Into the Night
Bring your friends, your good vibes, and get ready for a night of art, music, and movement.
Japan unfolded: A day of origami, Taiko drums and Rakugo tales
Experience the thunderous energy of Taiko drums as performers fill the air with rhythmic beats th...
