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14-24 year olds 8 Nov 2024

Papakura students have eyes on the future

A dozen Papakura rangatahi have received grants to help them pursue further study.

City Centre Waterfront 8 Nov 2024

Bluey set to steal hearts this Farmers Santa Parade, supported by the city centre’s newest 'elves'

Two symbolic characters at the centre of Auckland’s historic Farmers Santa Parade are turning out for the 91st time.

Community 8 Nov 2024

New Point Chevalier library on track to open in autumn 2025

Point Chevalier is set to welcome its newest community facility next year – with a new modular library set to open its doors in May 2025.

City Centre Waterfront 7 Nov 2024

AUT design students have renewed their own backyard

St Paul Street has been renewed by the people who use it most – students of AUT.

Community 7 Nov 2024

Love Yourz

The first-ever combined youth groups event in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area was a sparkling and uplifting celebration, as the area honours its exceptional youth and their remarkable contributions to the community.

Community 7 Nov 2024

Papakura Stream helpers celebrate progress

There are thousands more plants along the Papakura Stream's banks thanks to committed volunteers.

Community 7 Nov 2024

Santa's Papakura SOS answered

The annual Papakura Christmas Parade has a new venue.

Community 7 Nov 2024

Community projects get a helping hand in Hibiscus and Bays

Twenty-four organisations were recently awarded a share of $63,678.50 to support their work helping communities in Hibiscus and Bays.

Events

14 Nov 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Camping

Over one raucous night in Lovers' Cove, cocktails are downed, catfights explode, and repressed de...

09 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Worst Wedding Ever

From the creator of Broadchurch comes a comedy where you can only laugh in the face of impending...

06 Nov 2024 - 13 Jan 2025

Mackelvie Pattern Books

Don’t miss a summer display with highlights from James Mackelvie’s library including rare pattern...

03 Nov 2024 - 02 Feb 2025

Liquid States: Gretchen Albrecht

Liquid States is a major survey exhibition examining works produced by Albrecht in the 1970s and...

02 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Kumeū Art Awards 2024

Each year Kumeū Arts honors the exceptional talents of New Zealand artists through the Kumeū Arts...

01 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Free Guided Museum Tours

Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.

01 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Manly Volunteer Fire Brigade Diamond Jubilee Photographic Display

Join us as we honor the 60th anniversary of the Manly Volunteer Fire Brigade and their unwavering...

30 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Red Wave Blue Wave

This exhibition celebrates oceanic peoples and underscores their cultural contributions.