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Community 30 Apr 2025

Reawakening Manu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park

From April to December 2025, parts of Hayman Park in Manukau will be temporarily closed for work to further enhance its green spaces and revive the wetlands..

Elections 30 Apr 2025

All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections

Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 30 Apr 2025

Help shape your future hangout spots

The Howick Local Board is planning two new neighbourhood reserves at 148 Thomas Road and 41 Tir Conaill Avenue – just a 10-minute walk apart. What should your next go-to spot look like?

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Community 29 Apr 2025

Local Board leads the way with fresh Pacific perspective 

The first Pan-Pacific Strategy for Manurewa is being created to strengthen Pacific voices in local politics and decision-making.

Community 29 Apr 2025

Raising up Whau’s youth

A group of young leaders in Whau is making a big impact.

Community 28 Apr 2025

Māngere East Culture Festival brings the fun, flavour, and spirit

The streets of Massey in Māngere East came alive with vibrant colours, joyful singing, beautiful performances, a showcase of rangatahi (youth) entrepreneurial brilliance, and a wave of community aroha at the Māngere East Cultural Festival.

Events

06 Oct 2026

Onehunga Fencible & Historical Society Talk

This talk offers a fascinating glimpse into early cross-cultural exchange.

06 Oct 2026

Ponsonby heritage kōrero

Come join Ponsonby locals for a kōrero (discussion) about the early years of Ponsonby.

06 Oct 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The Household Experience

Domestic rationing began as early as 1939 and remarkably was not fully lifted until 1950, meaning...

06 Oct 2026

Reflections on Auckland's volcanic landscape

Explore the history and future of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland’s volcanic landscape.

06 Oct 2026

Tāmariki Uku Workshop: Vegetable Trinket Trays

Come along to learn a new skill and take home a beautiful, handmade piece of art to store your sm...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Halloween Beasts

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures.

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

07 Oct 2026

Coal Range Baking

Watch as our wonderful volunteer bakers recreate traditional Victorian recipes from the Buckland...