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Development 11 Nov 2024

Exciting new festive tradition for Auckland

Te Komititanga will host the spectacular debut of a magical new Christmas tree this festive season.

14-24 year olds 8 Nov 2024

Papakura students have eyes on the future

A dozen Papakura rangatahi have received grants to help them pursue further study.

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.

Events

29 Jan 2026

Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets.

30 Jan 2026

Rangatahi natural skin care

Bring your curiosity, your mates, and get ready to mix, blend, and glow up, naturally.

31 Jan 2026

Music in Parks - Opera in the Park Auckland Botanic Gardens

Classic opera returns to Auckland Botanic Gardens with NZ Opera Company.

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

31 Jan 2026

Ninja Run

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

Kids Music in Parks - Auckland Botanic Gardens

Family fun at Auckland Botanic Gardens with Anika Moa, Claudia Gunn.