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City Centre Waterfront 30 Apr 2024

Dance to the beats of Africa

Freyberg Square will move to the drumbeats of Africa on Friday 3 May when Ellen Melville Centre hosts an Afrikan Market between 4pm and 8pm, ushering in Africa Month and New Zealand Music Month side by side.

Community 30 Apr 2024

Eco-neighbourhoods create fun environment for learning

Dedicated work is being carried out in Ōtara to make meaningful contributions towards combating climate change.

Community 30 Apr 2024

A change of seasons for Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board

With Autumn in full swing, a shift in leadership is occurring within the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 29 Apr 2024

Introducing Albert-Eden Local Board's new chair

Kendyl Smith tags in as Albert-Eden Local Board’s new chair, while Margi Watson steps in as new deputy chair, as agreed at the start of the term.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Howick Local Board Quick Response Grant Round Two closing soon

Businesses and community organisations in the Howick Local Board area are running out of time to apply for a grant in the latest funding round.

Environment 26 Apr 2024

Pollution prevention in Rosedale

Businesses are being helped to reduce industrial pollution risks to Upper Harbour waterways.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Change at the top for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Members have split the three-year term in half with a different chair and deputy for each.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Green light for Muriwai Village Green concept plan

The Muriwai Village Green upgrade has got the green light from locals and the local board.

Events

15 Feb 2026

Book bathing

Unwind with a unique 25 minute guided meditation featuring NZ books and sounds.

15 Feb 2026

Botanical watercolours for beginners

Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.

15 Feb 2026

Drum Struck

Feel the beat as Aotea Square explodes with global rhythms – from the Caribbean to the Cook Islan...

15 Feb 2026

Eamonn the Bat storytime

Join us for a bat-tastic Storytime with Eamonn the Bat, written by the much-loved UK author Molly...

15 Feb 2026

Emergency First Response

Discover how to respond in a crisis and explore a selection of vehicles from our Emergency collec...

15 Feb 2026

Music in Parks Domain Rotunda - Jazz

Join us for a jazz afternoon at Domain Rotunda with Thabani Gapara, Crystal Chen and Arohana.

15 Feb 2026

New Zealand Children’s Chinese Festival

A vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Chinese culture, designed especially for children and f...

15 Feb 2026

Story Workshop

Come meet Molly Arbuthnott, author of Oscar the Ferry Cat and more.