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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

31 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

DEANZ Repair Café - New Lynn

Come along to the Repair Café at the New Lynn Community Centre to get your items repaired for FREE.

27 Jul 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Dough and Play

Have fun with dough modelling, creative art and quality time for your whole family.

01 Dec 2024

Bach Musica NZ: Bach Christmas Oratorio (parts 4-6)

Bach Musica NZ, conducted by their Music Director Rita Paczian, will be joined by vocal soloists...

01 Dec 2024

Christmas Carols with Gotta Sing

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive choral performance by the talented Gotta Sing choir.

01 Dec 2024

Craftmas session 3 - Ocean bath salts

Come and check out Highland Park Library’s festive craft series.

01 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Celebrate a Polish Christmas: craft workshop

Enjoy family fun creating your own paper and wool Christmas decorations to take home after the pr...

01 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2025

Sunday Book Chat

Share your current reads, discover new titles, and connect with fellow book lovers.

05 May 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Book Club

Discuss the selected book of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading in our wa...