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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.

Festive season 7 Nov 2024

Christmas cheer and festive fun coming to Henderson

Christmas is coming and the Henderson Christmas Festival is back for 2024, with a new addition!

Events

08 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

School Holiday Programme Raumati Reads at Highland Park Library

Come along this school holidays for crafts, movies, games and family fun!

06 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Raumati Reads at Auckland Council Libraries

Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge designed for primary school-aged children t...

05 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

Christmas Lights 2025

This December, MOTAT shines bright once again as our museum grounds, heritage buildings and trams...

01 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

From the Archives: Drawing Aotearoa

An illustrated look at New Zealand life - from early etchings and political cartoons to the every...

17 Nov 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Digital Classes at Birkenhead Library

Learn a new digital skill before the summer holidays, with topics to suit everyone.

17 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors drop-in sessions

Bring your device along to a Digital Seniors hub to learn at your own pace with one-on-one help f...

17 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Fono Fitness

Join this energetic, low-impact dance-inspired fitness class led by The Fono.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.