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Community 29 May 2023

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant

Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

Community 26 May 2023

Recognising Albert-Eden’s volunteers

Know a volunteer for Albert-Eden that goes above and beyond and deserves to be celebrated? Nominations now open.

Community 25 May 2023

Puketāpapa primed to host FIFA World Cup NZ team

FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in less than 100 days in Tāmaki Makaurau and all eyes will be on the Football Ferns from the moment they step out on to their Keith Hay Park training base.

Community 25 May 2023

Grants help Henderson-Massey community groups

Forty-two community groups and organisations have been successful in the latest round of Henderson-Massey Local and Multiboard grant allocations. The grants aim to empower and strengthen the local community.

Community 25 May 2023

Clevedon gets its own branding

The Clevedon Community and Business Association has created a website clevedon.co.nz to take the rapidly growing community and its business sector forward.

Community 23 May 2023

Community wellbeing at the heart of Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board actions

The Supreme Court decision to dismiss appeals by supermarket companies that would have allowed alcohol retailers to remain open until 11pm in Auckland has been welcomed by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

22 May 2023

Arts and community centres given funding boost

West arts organisations and community venues reliant on council funding to operate have been given a boost following a decision to allocate more than $437,000 towards operational costs by Henderson-Massey Local Board. 

Parks / Outdoors 22 May 2023

Tōtara Park a world-beater

Tōtara Park has won a Green Flag Award, making it one of the world's best parks.

Events

11 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

.co.nz by Mark Wilson

Embark on a transformative journey through the traditions of Māori culture and spirituality, illuminated by the shimmering star cluster of Matariki.

11 Jul 2023 - 22 Jul 2023

Matariki Festival 2023

Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau with Matariki Festival.

11 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2023

Basmati Bitch

In the neon-lit streets of futurist Aotearoa, an ex-MMA fighter discovers you can’t ever really escape the past.

12 Jul 2023

Kids Woodworking | Make a Wooden Whetu

Using sandpaper and paints to decorate, proudly make something that will last the test of time.

13 Jul 2023

APO | Matariki with Troy Kingi

Celebrate Matariki with an inspiring night of musical fusion.

13 Jul 2023

Matariki Manu Aute

Patterns inspired by the forest and nature will adorn your Manu Aute, acknowledging the entwined connection between Māori cultural patterns and the lands.

13 Jul 2023

Te Karanga A Hape

Join us with family, friends, and colleagues for a fulsome programme of music, art, fashion, performance, workshops, and delightful kai!

14 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

Marae in the Sky

Be blown away by Marae in the Sky, a powerful new performance created exclusively for Matariki and directed and choreographed by Taane Mete (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Korokī Kahuku...