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Arts 5 Mar 2025

Brushstrokes & backroads: Clevedon Art Trail 2025 

Whether you’re an art lover or just looking for a family friendly weekend activity, the Clevedon Art Trail promises a creative and inspiring experience.  

People of Midtown
City Centre Waterfront 4 Mar 2025

Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter

Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand.

Community 4 Mar 2025

Local board helps unlock free girls skating lessons

Girls Skate NZ classes help dismantle barriers in skateboarding, such as social intimidation, gender discrimination and the financial burden to ensure skateboarding is more accessible.​ 

Community 3 Mar 2025

Reel it in - Quick Response grants closing soon

The opportunity for local businesses, community providers and groups to apply for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board $2,000 Quick Response Grant, closes 7 March 2025.

Environment 3 Mar 2025

Environmental heroes celebrated in the Love Your Place Awards

Volunteers, businesses and schools making a positive impact to protect and restore the Waitākere Ranges have been recognised in the 2024 Love Your Place Awards.

Community 3 Mar 2025

Mana Whenua artists honour South Auckland’s own with mural

Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' mural by renowned Mana Whenua artists Janine and Charles Williams, a masterpiece in Manukau.

Development 28 Feb 2025

A night at the theatre, from one century to another

When the much-adored St James Theatre opens again, it will open to a city centre re-designed and responsive to changing times, a century after the theatre’s 1927 opening.

Community 28 Feb 2025

Laugh, play, celebrate at Ōtāhuhu Family Fun Day

A crowd favourite for Ōtāhuhu and nearby suburbs returns Saturday 15 March.

Events

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Ōku hoa Moana | My Ocean Friends

Dive into Ngā Huhua: Abundance - a deep blue world teeming with life these April school holidays.

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Out of this World April School Holidays - Ormiston Town Centre Library

Come down to the newly opened library at Ormiston Town Centre this school holidays.

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

School holiday robotics workshops

Each workshop also includes a planetarium show!

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

School holidays at Devonport Library

Join us for six free events packed with creativity, movement, and fun for tamariki aged 5–12.

07 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

April School Holiday Programmes

Come along to participate in this series of exciting school holiday events.

07 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Out of this world April School Holidays - Pakuranga Library

Enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create lasting mem...

07 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

School holidays at Whangaparāoa Library

Get crafty, curious, and entertained these school holidays at Whangaparāoa Library from worm farm...

07 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Takapuna Library April School Holiday Programme

Come along, make something amazing, and learn new skills with us!