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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

31 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

St Heliers Library April School Holiday Programme

Get your kids building, crafting, and growing this school holidays at St Heliers Library and Tāma...

28 Mar 2026 - 09 May 2026

Upon a fragile plane

Upon a fragile plane imagines grief as a liminal space wherein the griever stands at the threshol...

18 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Out of this World: April School holiday programme at Botany Library

Botany Library is the place to be this April school holidays.

14 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

April School Holidays At Otahuhu Library

Come along for the new series of exciting school holiday events.

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Life on Rugs

Using bold colours and surreal imagery, the rugs explore Cecilia's Italian upbringing, a lifetime...

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Medieval Magical Girl

Drawing from their experience as Japanese/ Pākehā, Jessica Miku blends the sparkle of magical gir...

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Talismans

The exhibition explores jewellery as both a sculptural art form, and as a medium to communicate...

07 Mar 2026 - 04 Apr 2026

Everyday Actions for the Planet: A Conversation Group

Whether you’d like to contribute, listen, or simply connect with others who care about our planet...