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Community 12 Sep 2024

Manukau Civic Centre restored for all

The Manukau Civic Centre is now fully open after several years of restoration.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Showgrounds plan takes new approach

A plan around the development of the Clevedon A & P Showgrounds has been rewritten after community feedback.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 12 Sep 2024

A fresh new chapter for $1.9m Ōtāhuhu’s Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square

In the heart of Ōtāhuhu, Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square has been reborn. Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board committing $1.9 million to the project, with the support of Ōtāhuhu Business Association and Mana Whenua.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Records broken at West Auckland citizenship ceremony

Records have been broken with the first citizenship ceremony held at Trusts Arena attended by around 900 people.  

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Sep 2024

Matt's Manurewa movie magic

Manurewa Local Board chair Matt Winiata has turned to video to reach out to young people.

Community 11 Sep 2024

United for a Safer Hunters Corner

After a surge in violent incidents, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Indian Retailers' Association appeal to Mayor and Governing Body for enhanced security at Hunters Corner.

Community 10 Sep 2024

Community on the beat

From mums to business owners – community patrols consist of committed local residents from all different walks of life.

Events

04 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Life after Stroke: Stroke Education groups

Join others in your community affected by stroke in a series of small group education sessions th...

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come join our friendly group where you can hear about good books from other keen readers and shar...

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

03 Dec 2025 - 04 Mar 2026

Guided Tour | Pop to Present

Tour through Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

05 Mar 2026

Question time: A lecture by Maria Lind

Hear leading international curator and our Creative New Zealand Te Manu Ka Tau international gues...

05 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026

Let’s celebrate everything good about it, together and experience Auckland in full colour.

05 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026

Eskdale Regeneration Champions

Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect o...

05 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...