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Community 30 Apr 2024

Nathan family returns for Homestead's swansong before it closes for renewal work

A crowd that included founding family members has gathered at Nathan Homestead, ahead of renewal and seismic-strengthening work, to celebrate its place at the heart of Manurewa. 

City Centre Waterfront 30 Apr 2024

Dance to the beats of Africa

Freyberg Square will move to the drumbeats of Africa on Friday 3 May when Ellen Melville Centre hosts an Afrikan Market between 4pm and 8pm, ushering in Africa Month and New Zealand Music Month side by side.

Community 30 Apr 2024

Eco-neighbourhoods create fun environment for learning

Dedicated work is being carried out in Ōtara to make meaningful contributions towards combating climate change.

Community 30 Apr 2024

A change of seasons for Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board

With Autumn in full swing, a shift in leadership is occurring within the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Akl Paths 29 Apr 2024

10 parks to explore in Auckland's city centre

Did you know that there are ten parks or green spaces within one km of the Auckland Town Hall?

Libraries 29 Apr 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library

Library visits are increasing; the extensive upgrade will create additional space and address maintenance needs.

Community 29 Apr 2024

Introducing Albert-Eden Local Board's new chair

Kendyl Smith tags in as Albert-Eden Local Board’s new chair, while Margi Watson steps in as new deputy chair, as agreed at the start of the term.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Pearl Baker Reserve playground a shining gem

Ōtara residents are thrilled with the Pearl-fect $1.3 million makeover of a popular local playground.

Events

18 May 2024 - 07 Sep 2024

Stage Management Workshop

Learn the art of Stage Management from one of Auckland’s most experienced stage and production ma...

24 Feb 2024 - 29 Jun 2024

Dungeons & Dragons Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Come to Little Leys’ Dungeon & Dragons Club to start your table top fantasy roleplay adventure.

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe

To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Women's Morning Yoga

Want to do yoga but feeling unmotivated? At our women’s yoga sessions we will help motivate each...

28 Oct 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Northcote Greenway Regeneration - with Kaipātiki Project

Join us in this endeavour to regenerate this new, nature-based community space.

18 Mar 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Repair Café

Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items.

19 May 2024

An Evening with Denise Norton - LEGENDS: Sunday Concert Series

LEGENDS, her one-woman cabaret show brings you an evening of fantastic musical numbers spanning f...

19 May 2024

Anatomy of an Upset

In this talk, we delve into the intricacies of understanding human upset and drama.