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Community 14 Apr 2025

Young, gifted and backed by the Local Board

Local grants go a long way in supporting the Ōtara-Papatoetoe community - sometimes in quiet, behind-the-scenes ways, and other times in moments that shine, like this one.

Community 14 Apr 2025

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support

Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Ramadan Iftar community dinner

For the past four years, Tōia Library (Ōtahuhu Library) has partnered with the Fatimah Foundation (a local charity dedicated to supporting Islamic mothers and families) to host a free community Iftar dinner during Ramadan.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Puketāpapa unlocks greenspace as part of Three Kings Quarry Development

Puketāpapa residents can enjoy a new playground as part of a land exchange between the local board and Fletcher Living.

Media Release 14 Apr 2025

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Community 10 Apr 2025

Thoughtful progress on Beachlands Community Hub

Plans for the Beachlands Community Hub are being explored to better serve the area’s growing population.

Arts 9 Apr 2025

Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade

It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.

Events

20 Aug 2026

Spoken Word: Rangatahi Writing Workshop

Unleash your inner wordsmith at our exciting Spoken Word Workshop for ages 12+.

20 Aug 2026

The Blood Says Otherwise: Ruben Miller

Join Ruben Miller, a forensic scientist turned author who spent 22 years working at crime scenes...

20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Autaia

Bringing together nearly 1000 tauira from 10 groups across Tāmaki Makaurau and Waikato for two ni...

21 Aug 2026

Creating a resilient community garden

Join Jiarong Hu for a co-design workshop that examines how we can make urban community gardens mo...

19 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Mending Circle

Got a beloved sweater with a pesky moth hole? A favourite pair of jeans with a blowout, or a chil...

20 Mar 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Death Cafe - Onehunga

A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

22 Aug 2026

Author Talk - Thalia Henry: Sorry Rock

This author talk is free and an opportunity to hear directly from the author, on this newly relea...