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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.

Media Release 14 Apr 2025

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Community 10 Apr 2025

Thoughtful progress on Beachlands Community Hub

Plans for the Beachlands Community Hub are being explored to better serve the area’s growing population.

Arts 9 Apr 2025

Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade

It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.

Zero Waste 9 Apr 2025

More than 24 tonnes of construction waste diverted from landfill

A construction waste solutions programme funded by Waitematā Local Board has diverted 24,600kg from landfill so far.

Community 9 Apr 2025

Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project turns 50

New Zealand’s first two community houses celebrated half a century of community support this March with an open day event funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board. 

Events

15 Apr 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Encore!

The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

04 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Epsom

Play with others, sharpen your tactics, and boost your game with tips from our awesome chess coach!

16 Apr 2026

Kids Lavender Bag Making at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...

16 Apr 2026

Beautification Trust Open Day

Join us at the Beautification Trust Open Day to explore how you can contribute to a cleaner, gree...

16 Apr 2026

Lumination Station - Art Workshop

A playful, hands-on art experience where kids create their own mystical creatures.

16 Apr 2026

Magical Microscope & Microbes Workshop

Join us for a fun and practical workshop led by Rebecca Swan from Growing Point, a certified Soil...

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.