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Community 13 Feb 2025

Connecting worlds: Diversity Festival 2025

This year’s Diversity Festival, on Saturday 1 March, is set to be an unmissable celebration. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, and Westfield Manukau.

Parks / Outdoors 13 Feb 2025

Shading the way: Beachlands playground gets cool upgrade

Kahawairahi Drive Reserve Playground is getting some exciting upgrades that will enhance the park experience for everyone, thanks to Franklin Local Board.

Beaches 13 Feb 2025

West coast beach warning after tragic incidents

Visitors to beaches out west are being urged to stay safe.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Whau park gifted dual Māori name

Tiakina was gifted by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki, creating the dual name of Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park.

Dogs 10 Feb 2025

Paws for thought

Ōrākei residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Transport 5 Feb 2025

Pukekohe train a relief for locals

After nearly 3 years of waiting the Pukekohe train service officially resumed this week, making the morning commute much easier for locals.

Transport 4 Feb 2025

Local boards push for Mill Road corridor

Local boards in the south continue to advocate for Mill Road to provide an alternative corridor to the Southern Motorway.

Hauraki Gulf 3 Feb 2025

Designated dog area decisions

Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers.

08 Jul 2026

Harakeke collection guided walk

To celebrate Matariki, join our curator for a guided walk through the harakeke collection.

08 Jul 2026

Map the Matariki stars

Create your own map of the Matariki stars that you can hang up in your window letting you enjoy t...

08 Jul 2026

Rōreka workshop - Matariki session

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.

08 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Self-Guided Matariki Hikoi

Follow the path and learn a little about te taiao (the environment) and the Matariki stars.

09 Jul 2026

Matariki open mic and community meal

Come together and connect with our community over live music, poetry and performance.

09 Jul 2026

Matariki short films

In celebration of Matariki, Day One Hāpai te Haeata Films with Corban Estate Arts Centre presents...

09 Jul 2026

Matariki spoken word performance

Through poetry, we will remember and tell stories about those we have lost and reflect on how we...