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Community 29 Apr 2025

Raising up Whau’s youth

A group of young leaders in Whau is making a big impact.

Community 28 Apr 2025

Māngere East Culture Festival brings the fun, flavour, and spirit

The streets of Massey in Māngere East came alive with vibrant colours, joyful singing, beautiful performances, a showcase of rangatahi (youth) entrepreneurial brilliance, and a wave of community aroha at the Māngere East Cultural Festival.

Community 28 Apr 2025

Harvest and Heritage

Vaisakhi Mela is a vibrant celebration of the Indian harvest season, deeply rooted in Sikh culture. It marks a time of abundance, gratitude, and community as farmers share the fruits of their labour.

Environment 24 Apr 2025

Restoring Āwhitu a community effort

Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Awhitu Peninsula for over 30 years.  

Environment 23 Apr 2025

Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium

Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Saturday 31 May 2025

Playgrounds 17 Apr 2025

Game on at Medlands

Medlands Beach Playground Reserve has some exciting new features with more to come!

Have your say 16 Apr 2025

Your voice can help shape the Ethnic Peoples Plan

Residents are invited to join community conversations taking place in May across the Upper Harbour area.

Elections 16 Apr 2025

Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?

It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.