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Educational 8 Jun 2017

Seniors’ scholarships recognise lifelong learning

Applications are now open for the Manurewa Local Board’s new scholarship for seniors.

Heritage 6 Jun 2017

A timeline of Manukau from 1769 to today

Manukau's Journey is a selection of significant and representative events from the history of Howick, Manukau, Manurewa-Papakura and Franklin wards of Auckland City.

Arts 6 Jun 2017

Auckland wins at museum awards

Stardome Observatory and Auckland War Memorial Museum were winners at the ServiceIQ 2017 New Zealand Museum Awards.

Transport 2 Jun 2017

Interesting historical artefacts dug up in CRL excavations

City Rail Link works around the CBD have unearthed a number of items from Victorian times.

Educational 2 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Queens Wharf

In honour of her majesty's birthday, we're looking back to the building of Queens Wharf in downtown Auckland.

Community 30 May 2017

Sandringham Road Extension cycle link opens

Cycling around Puketāpapa has become a lot more accessible and enjoyable with the completion of the Sandringham Road Extension cycle link.

Community 30 May 2017

QUIZ! How well do you know the Ōrākei Local Board area?

Our State of Auckland report cards have information on Auckland’s freshwater, marine, air and terrestrial environments in your local area, as well as reporting on the region’s capacity for growth, its demographics and its quality of life.

Community 29 May 2017

Mayor Goff pays a visit to Old Papatoetoe

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff was recently whisked away on a whistle-stop tour of development sites in Old Papatoetoe, led by Panuku Development Auckland CEO Roger MacDonald.

Events

25 Jul 2026

Opera in Concert: Madama Butterfly

A superb cast brings this devastating story to life. Stunning soprano Erika Grimaldi returns to s...

25 Jul 2026

Taonga Pūoro Wānanga

A wānanga exploring taonga pūoro as a way to acknowledge Matariki - reflecting on what has been a...

25 Jul 2026

Tuku atu Tuku mai

Weave together the stories of the stars and tukutuku, the traditional Māori art form that adorns...

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

28 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.

30 Jul 2026

Matariki in Onehunga

Celebrate Matariki together as a community with an evening filled with warm community vibes all a...