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Community 10 Mar 2025

Boomer Shed volunteers bring mural to life

Volunteers gathered to unveil a stunning seven-and-a-half-metre-wide sensory mural.

Have your say 6 Mar 2025

Call for North Shore residents to give feedback on Annual Plan

North Shore residents are being urged to give feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan with consultation open now until 28 March 2025.

Community 6 Mar 2025

Moth plants beware

The popular Pest-free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2025 is open for registrations. Pods can be collected from 3 March 2025 to 9 May 2025.

Elections 6 Mar 2025

Want women to have an equal voice? Stand in Auckland's local elections

When it comes to speaking up, her-story shows that a woman’s voice can be powerful enough to make waves that change the world.

Arts 5 Mar 2025

Brushstrokes & backroads: Clevedon Art Trail 2025 

Whether you’re an art lover or just looking for a family friendly weekend activity, the Clevedon Art Trail promises a creative and inspiring experience.  

People of Midtown
City Centre Waterfront 4 Mar 2025

Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter

Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand.

Community 4 Mar 2025

Local board helps unlock free girls skating lessons

Girls Skate NZ classes help dismantle barriers in skateboarding, such as social intimidation, gender discrimination and the financial burden to ensure skateboarding is more accessible.​ 

Community 3 Mar 2025

Reel it in - Quick Response grants closing soon

The opportunity for local businesses, community providers and groups to apply for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board $2,000 Quick Response Grant, closes 7 March 2025.

Events

06 Apr 2025

Garden party at Highland Park Library

Discover the amazing world of bugs with special guest speakers!

06 Apr 2025

Harcourts Cooper & Co Shore to Shore 5km Fun Run

A great opportunity for Friends, Parents, Aunties, Uncles and Grandparents get together,  dress u...

06 Apr 2025

Kai for Community Waiheke Food Festival

Join us for a free family-friendly celebration of Waiheke’s food heritage, past, present and future.

06 Apr 2025

Let’s celebrate a Polish Easter with crafts

Design your own Polish Easter egg in this creative workshop for ages 7-adult.

06 Apr 2025

Moth and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust speaker

Jacqui Knight, the Butterfly Lady, will be here to talk about NZ butterflies and moths and their...

06 Apr 2025

Music in Parks Presents Music at CultureFest

This will be the final event of the season and a huge day of great music and amazing food trucks...

06 Apr 2025

Preserving and pickling workshop

Learn all the tips and tricks from Love Food Hate Waste tutor Sue for preserving, pickling and fe...

06 Apr 2025

Sari-sari stories: Avondale Library

Celebrate all things Filipino at the Whau Come along to Avondale Library for a Sunday cuppa and l...