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Community 2 Mar 2023

Pasifika honours celebrated

The large number of Pasifika people included in the New Years Honours recognises their community commitment.

Community 1 Mar 2023

Sports Bowl masterplan adopted

A masterplan to guide development of the Manukau Sports Bowl has been adopted.

Community 28 Feb 2023

South's councillors urge public to speak up

Councillors from across the south are urging residents to make their voices heard on the city’s proposed Annual Budget, open for consultation from noon on 28 February to 11pm on 28 March.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Bucklands Beach locals lay out safety issues

Bucklands Beach locals have laid out their concerns about traffic safety in their area to Auckland Transport and Howick Local Board.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Budget moved to community grants

Money allocated to the Lantern Festival, cancelled in the storms, has been made available to community groups.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Cyclone linen drive took on life of its own

When the call went out during Cyclone Gabrielle for linen, Papakura Local Board acting chair Jan Robinson swung into action.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Grants for all ages

Ōrākei Local Grants applications close 17 March, here are some examples of previous successful projects.

Storm 28 Feb 2023

Some regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau set to reopen

Three out of six regional parks across Auckland closed due to damage are set to reopen from Wednesday 1 March.

Events

15 Apr 2023

Rongoā Rākau Plant Propagation

Learn about propagating and growing some of our common Rongoā Rākau/Māori medicinal plants at the EcoMatters community nursery.

15 Apr 2023

T-Shirt Transformers Workshop

Learn to make a reusable bag from an old t-shirt.

15 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

Embroidered Nature 2 days Workshop

Utilise your sewing machine as a drawing tool to create your own works of art onto water-soluble fabric.

15 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

Kid's Clothing and Toy Swap

Drop off your clean, wearable used clothes and toys for ages 0-12 at either Takapuna or Devonport Library in advance, or bring them on the day.

15 Apr 2023 - 27 Apr 2023

Dream Work

Through this exhibition and artwork, we want to show that joy comes from doing what you love.

15 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

12 Angry Jurors

The 12 jurors bring their own histories, prejudices, and biases to the jury room as they work through this life or death decision.

18 Mar 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Repair Café

Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items.

18 Feb 2023 - 17 Jun 2023

Healthy Body, Mind and Spirit - Living Tai Chi

Come and experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi for relaxation, balance and well-being.