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Community 13 Dec 2024

Polyfest's 50th celebration goes ahead thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

Polyfest will stay in Ōtara for its 50th anniversary, thanks to a $64,500 contribution from the local board.

Community 12 Dec 2024

New facilities grant opens soon for Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour community groups can apply soon for a new facilities grant when applications open 20 January.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 12 Dec 2024

Adapting for Tomorrow: Waitākere Ranges' Plan to Navigate Emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the Waitākere Ranges community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Dec 2024

Franklin agrees tool to help in emergencies

A new tool has been put in place to guide emergency responses throughout the Franklin district.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Dec 2024

Manurewa adopts emergency plan

A new tool to help prepare for emergencies has been put in place in Manurewa.

Community 11 Dec 2024

Papakura gets ready for emergencies

A new tool to help prepare for emergencies has been put in place.

Community 11 Dec 2024

Honda Counties Manukau Sporting Excellence Awards

South Auckland local boards continuously supporting the sporting talent of Manukau City.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Dec 2024

New Māori name in Glen Eden park links astrology and whenua

Te Kakau, formerly known as Sunvue Park, was named by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki as the sole name for the park.

Events

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime - City Centre

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

03 Feb 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - West

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

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.

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

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

19 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Term 3 Art Programme

Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre!

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.

28 Jun 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Ōrewa Artisan Market

Come along and find New Zealand made and handmade quality artisanal products.