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Community 6 Jun 2025

Ōtaki o te Wai: Plans on Hold, Vision Strong

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board supported the project and is disappointed by the pause after years of planning.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2025

Hibiscus and Bays grants support 31 local projects

Thirty-one local groups have received nearly $195,000 in the final grants round of the year from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park

Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see significant upgrades at the park to support the relocation of its domestic cricket operations.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Imrie Park needs more WOW for the whole crowd

From basic to brilliant: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents are needed to help transform Imrie Park playground.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Better playground spot in Ōtara Town Centre? You tell us!

Ōtara Town Centre's new playground is being led by local rangatahi, and the community can help shape the design and choose the location.

Matariki 3 Jun 2025

The Pou events of Matariki Festival

Experience waka paddling, mahitoi (arts), kite making, kapa haka and lots more.

Parks / Outdoors 30 May 2025

Celebrating Te Rimutahi, Ponsonby’s new outdoor space

Te Rimutahi has now opened for the community to enjoy.

Events

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Crafternoon Session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jul 2025

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits

Join Auckland Philharmonia for Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits.

29 Jul 2025

Guitar Masterclass with JIJI

At this masterclass, promising young guitarists from the community will perform for JIJI and rece...

31 Jul 2025

One in three: Are you ready to beat NZ’s biggest killer?

Join Trent Lash from Heartbeats for a myth-busting, potentially life-saving talk on NZ’s silent h...

31 Jul 2025

Painting event: Mystic woods

Everything is provided for you to enjoy your evening and leave with a gorgeous acrylic painting y...

31 Jul 2025

Spanish Rhythms

Your Spanish adventure starts here!

31 Jul 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

Chicago the Musical

The fully-professional cast will feature international and New Zealand singers, dancers and actor...

02 Aug 2025 - 09 Aug 2025

Flax Weaving

Come and begin your harakeke journey! Learn tikanga connected to harvesting, preparing and treati...