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Youth / Rangatahi 16 Sep 2024

Young leaders raise their concerns

Young people from Manurewa have met with local board members in a session to engage them with decision-making for the area.

Plans / Projects 16 Sep 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade underway at Ōrewa Library

The library upgrade will reconfigure the building’s footprint, increase functionality and cater for more library patrons.

Environment 16 Sep 2024

Spotlight on special species in the Waitākere Ranges

Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance is shining a spotlight on special species in the area.

Plans / Projects 13 Sep 2024

Plan lays out future for Clevedon Village

Plan put in place for future of Clevedon community space.

Community 13 Sep 2024

Aotea youth voice represented

Auckland Council has a Youth Advisory Panel, and Aotea-born Taimarino Cleave is part of it.

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.

Events

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...

09 Jul 2026

Poi making - Parnell

Join us to celebrate Matariki these school holidays by making poi!

09 Jul 2026

Rainbow Messfest!

A colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, allies, and all our littlest explo...

09 Jul 2026

Stars and Knots: A Matariki craft workshop

Gather, create and connect through the art of macramé.

09 Jul 2026

Tātai Hono: Matariki | Whakapapa Research Open Day

Explore your whakapapa through taonga, kōrero tuku iho, and mātauranga Māori as we honour the ris...

09 Jul 2026

Under Pōhutukawa: A Shared Poetry Evening

Matariki is a time to remember, as well as look forwards, represented by the star Pōhutukawa.

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...