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Māori outcomes 21 Feb 2025

Te Kawerau ā Maki gift Māori name in Henderson-Massey

A Māori name has been gifted to Henderson-Massey with the dual naming of Te Poi / Starling Park, with a ceremony to share the story and celebrate with the community.

Community 21 Feb 2025

Ngāti Ōtara Marae revival

A $45,000 boost will lead vital repairs and project management at Ngāti Ōtara Marae, a cornerstone of the South Auckland community.

Community 21 Feb 2025

New lease of life for Ellerslie War Memorial Hall

The circus is coming to Ellerslie with a new lease on the Ellerslie War Memorial Hall.

Community 21 Feb 2025

Applications open for Making Space for Rural Water Fund

Applications open for Making Space for Rural Water Fund.

Community 21 Feb 2025

Grants open soon for the Hibiscus and Bays community

Hibiscus and Bays community groups and business associations will soon be able to apply for local, facilities or business grants.

Community 20 Feb 2025

Howick paves the way for safer roads

Students travelling to school in Flat Bush and Howick will now have safer journey options thanks to the completion of two road safety projects funded by Howick Local Board.

Community 19 Feb 2025

Panmure sign: next steps locked in

In April the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board will decide the future of the Panmure sign, following public consultation. 

Elections 19 Feb 2025

Adrian Tyler steps down from Kaipātiki Local Board

Adrian Tyler, Kaipātiki Local Board member has stepped down from his position on the board, providing his resignation effective 5 February 2025.

Events

25 Jul 2026

Opera in Concert: Madama Butterfly

A superb cast brings this devastating story to life. Stunning soprano Erika Grimaldi returns to s...

25 Jul 2026

Taonga Pūoro Wānanga

A wānanga exploring taonga pūoro as a way to acknowledge Matariki - reflecting on what has been a...

25 Jul 2026

Tuku atu Tuku mai

Weave together the stories of the stars and tukutuku, the traditional Māori art form that adorns...

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

28 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.

30 Jul 2026

Matariki in Onehunga

Celebrate Matariki together as a community with an evening filled with warm community vibes all a...