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22 May 2023

Arts and community centres given funding boost

West arts organisations and community venues reliant on council funding to operate have been given a boost following a decision to allocate more than $437,000 towards operational costs by Henderson-Massey Local Board. 

Parks / Outdoors 22 May 2023

Tōtara Park a world-beater

Tōtara Park has won a Green Flag Award, making it one of the world's best parks.

Community 22 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board honors their volunteers

The enthusiastic volunteer community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe will be celebrated at the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Volunteer awards 2023.

Community 19 May 2023

Otaawhati name returned to Papakura

A historic te reo Māori name has been returned to Papakura.

Theatre / Performance 19 May 2023

Giving local Asian communities a voice through theatre

Proudly Asian Theatre is giving fresh talent in our creative community a platform to share their scripts

Environment 18 May 2023

Call for Awaruku neighbours to join predator control efforts

The call has gone out for neighbours to band together and eradicate animal predators in the Long Bay-Awaruku catchment area, which borders Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and Long Bay Regional Park.

Community 18 May 2023

Aotea Early Learning Centre creates job opportunities for locals

Aotea Early Learning Centre has opened its doors to pre-schoolers and prospective employees.

Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Events

11 Jun 2023

An Evening of Beautiful Music

Beautiful Classical Music featuring one of New Zealand’s best musical partnerships performing exquisite music.

11 Jun 2023

Brain Play Session for Kids

Come and join in a STEM session run by Brain Play!

11 Jun 2023

Pacific Dance OnScreen

Come with friends and whānau to enjoy a selection of films in one place and be swept up in the rhythms of the Pacific Dance Festival.

11 Jun 2023

Understanding NCEA | Ministry of Education workshop

Learn about the secondary school education system in New Zealand and the education/training opportunities available for school leavers.

11 Jun 2023 - 18 Jun 2023

Team Up 2 Clean Up

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, and meet new people.

11 Jun 2023 - 10 Dec 2023

Learn Tai Chi Chuan

Join our new monthly bi-lingual group.

10 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Free Guided Rides - Glen Innes

Try the brand new Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai cycle connection.

10 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Kids Learn 2 Ride

Help your kids learn to bike or improve their skills at our free drop-in sessions.