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Community 15 Apr 2025

The journey of revitalising Māngere Town Centre

Stage 1: Beautifying Māngere Town Centre is LIVE!

Community 15 Apr 2025

Pasifika Month in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

“...Visit your local library, there’s always something fun happening...!" Pasifika Month was an exciting, month-long celebration in March across Māngere Town Centre Library, Māngere Bridge Library, Tōia Library, and Māngere East Library.

Community 15 Apr 2025

Learn Korowai techniques in Ōtāhuhu

Tōia Library: Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu (Ōtāhuhu Library) is offering free Māori Art workshops every Wednesdays for the community to experience the rich art of Harakeke weaving.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Young, gifted and backed by the Local Board

Local grants go a long way in supporting the Ōtara-Papatoetoe community - sometimes in quiet, behind-the-scenes ways, and other times in moments that shine, like this one.

Community 14 Apr 2025

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support

Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Ramadan Iftar community dinner

For the past four years, Tōia Library (Ōtahuhu Library) has partnered with the Fatimah Foundation (a local charity dedicated to supporting Islamic mothers and families) to host a free community Iftar dinner during Ramadan.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Puketāpapa unlocks greenspace as part of Three Kings Quarry Development

Puketāpapa residents can enjoy a new playground as part of a land exchange between the local board and Fletcher Living.

Events

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

17 Sep 2025 - 07 Mar 2026

Lupe I Vao Ese

This exhibition centres indigenous ways of knowing and being. Rather than presenting measina as r...

14 Sep 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

We Care's Play and Belong

Come and participate in a game-centred community engagement programme designed to spark genuine c...

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

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...

09 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

Book Nook Club

Come and join our teen book club! Perfect for meeting friends and talking about books.

09 Feb 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Maths with Means

Come along to Maths with Means, a FREE friendly drop-in for those who want to boost their maths s...