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14-24 year olds 15 May 2023

Te Mahia train use numbers climb back

The numbers using Te Mahia station are returning to pre-COVID levels.

Community 12 May 2023

Manurewa grants funding allocated

Twenty-four different groups applied for more than $200,000 in funding in the latest Manurewa Local Board community grants round – which had only about $24,000 available for allocation.

Community 12 May 2023

Manurewa responds to annual budget plan

Manurewa voices have added to a record annual budget consultation response.

Community 12 May 2023

Howick Local Board celebrates its volunteer heroes

Howick Local Board is thrilled to celebrate its volunteers with an awards ceremony in June.

Parks / Outdoors 11 May 2023

Te Kawerau ā Maki return historic park name in Waitākere Ranges

Names and narratives that reclaim Māori identity and restore mana and mauri (life force) to the whenua (land), through the restoration of the Māori language, are being returned to the whenua in parks across communities in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area.

Community 11 May 2023

Franklin responds to annual budget plans

Franklin voices have added to a record annual budget consultation response.

Community 11 May 2023

Papakura responds to annual budget plans

Papakura voices have added to a record response to annual budget submissions.

Community 11 May 2023

Ōtara clean up Sunday united to tackle climate change

When members of a young adult volunteer group decided to get their hands dirty to support the Green Earth clean-up campaign, they made a pile of difference – several piles.

Events

16 Jul 2023

Pounamu Workshop

You will learn binding and lashing techniques that will help you complete your mini-masterpiece.

16 Jul 2023

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day 2023

Bring your own kite to fly, or watch some of the large-scale kites on display.

19 Jul 2023 - 06 Aug 2023

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival

A programme of around 100 features and documentaries is presented in Auckland.

20 Jul 2023

APO | Bayleys Great Classics: Might & Majesty

With its infectious blend of romance and gypsy vivacity, this will be a treat.

20 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2023

Witness For The Prosecution by Agatha Christie

Regarded as one of Agatha Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end.

04 Jul 2023 - 14 Dec 2023

Book Club - Kumeū Library

Join our book club to open up a world of discovery.

27 Apr 2023 - 29 Sep 2023

Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour

The 75-minute walk will begin at the museum reception and then meander around the neighbouring streets and wharves.

01 Aug 2023 - 14 Sep 2023

Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge

This is a chance for primary and intermediate-aged kids to get involved in New Zealand’s biggest mud run series in a version tailored especially for them!