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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

Dumping = fines. Anti-social behaviour? not here!

Illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour have no place in our neighbourhoods—that’s the clear message being delivered by local residents and community partners working together to create safer, cleaner spaces in Māngere.

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.

Zero Waste 9 Apr 2025

More than 24 tonnes of construction waste diverted from landfill

A construction waste solutions programme funded by Waitematā Local Board has diverted 24,600kg from landfill so far.

Community 9 Apr 2025

Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project turns 50

New Zealand’s first two community houses celebrated half a century of community support this March with an open day event funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board. 

Events

29 Jun 2025

Adults learn to ride on the road

Learn basic on-road bike handling skills and how to communicate with other road users.

29 Jun 2025

E-bike experience

This course is an introduction to E-Bikes and will take you through riding in an open court space...

30 Jun 2025

Matariki kids star making

Join us in making and decorating hanging clay stars for Matariki!

03 Jul 2025

School holiday storytime

School holiday storytime with author Hydie Bale-Hands reading her book "Andy & the little rimu tr...

05 Jul 2025

Pub Charity Opera in Concert: La traviata

An unforgettable tale of true love, passion and heartbreak.

05 Jul 2025

Winter creative market

Come in out of the cold and check out the array of talented artists, makers and stallholders acro...

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Omana Regional Park - Planting Day

Join Rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

10 Jul 2025

Nightscapes

Auckland Philharmonia principal musicians take centre stage for Mozart’s amiable concerto for a g...