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Community 5 Aug 2025

All around the world in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa is one of the most diverse areas in Aotearoa / New Zealand, and this rich diversity is acknowledged and celebrated through the Welcoming Communities programme.

Community 4 Aug 2025

Fantastic Fergusson Domain upgrades on the way

Oranga’s Fergusson Domain is set for a suite of changes – following the adoption of the masterplan and community consultation.

Candidates confirmed
Elections 4 Aug 2025

Auckland elections candidates have been announced. Who will you vote for?

A total of 477 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Aug 2025

Community organisation’s efforts help bird populations grow

Bird populations in Ōrākei and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki are growing with a helping hand from Eastern Bays Songbird Project.

Community 31 Jul 2025

Caring for the Ranges: local board invests in nature and community

A strong commitment to sustainability and community wellbeing has been underlined by Waitākere Ranges Local Board with an investment of almost $400,000. 

Elections 31 Jul 2025

Auckland's elections candidate numbers trending up from 2022

Nominations received so far for candidates standing in Auckland local elections are up from this time last elections.

Community 29 Jul 2025

Making the school run safer in Avondale

A new raised pedestrian crossing is on the way for St Georges Road, Avondale.  

Community 29 Jul 2025

Old Point Chev library finds a new home in the South Pacific

Earlier this year the Point Chevalier community said goodbye to the library – and now it’s Mālō e lelei from Tonga after a successful recycling project. 

Events

04 Jul 2026

Howick Village Eco-Day

Bring the family along to meet and interact with live animals and bugs, with Hands on Creatures.

04 Jul 2026

Matariki arts, reading and music celebration

Join us for a special community afternoon celebrating Matariki through storytelling, creativity a...

04 Jul 2026

Matariki Black Out Poetry Workshop

This Matariki black-out poetry / collage workshop is themed around remembering those we have lost.

04 Jul 2026

Matariki kākahu workshop

In this workshop, you are invited to create a cloth feather and share your story through art or a...

04 Jul 2026

Matariki Moments

Join us for a day of creativity, connection, and celebration as we come together to honour Matariki.

04 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Waitahurangi Awa

Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Te Kōtuitanga (Olympic Park), N...

04 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting at Te Kōtuitanga

As we plant along the awa, we reflect on Matariki as a time of renewal.

04 Jul 2026

Opening of Tatty Naff

Join us for an exhibition transforming the gallery into a 1970s inspired whare.