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Community 27 Jun 2024

See something, say something: Improving community safety discussed

Around 50 people attended a community safety meeting at New Lynn Community Centre, organised by Whau Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni and Whau Local Board.

Libraries 26 Jun 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library

The extensive upgrade of Ōrewa Library will be completed by next June, three months ahead of schedule.

Community 25 Jun 2024

What the Long-term Plan 2024-2034 means for Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Key highlights for Ōtara-Papatoetoe and what the community need to know now that the board has adopted the plan.

Arts 25 Jun 2024

‘Love Panmure’ mural by Gary Silipa overlooking Lagoon Drive in Panmure

Eke Panuku Development Auckland has been working with local artist Gary Silipa to develop a new mural for Panmure.

Community 24 Jun 2024

Onehunga Primary’s picture perfect sustainability project

Mana Ora was launched last year to inspire young people, including Onehunga Primary School students, to plan school sustainability projects.

Council news 21 Jun 2024

First of three projects ticked off Mt Roskill’s ‘shovel-ready’ list

Watercare has completed the first of three ‘shovel-ready’ projects in its $95 million plan to improve water services in Mt Roskill and the surrounding suburbs..

Community 20 Jun 2024

Praising Puketāpapa's champions

Nominations are open for your favourite Puketāpapa volunteer.

Youth / Rangatahi 19 Jun 2024

Franklin students wage war on carbon

Students are decarbonising their schools under an Auckland Council Sustainable Schools’ climate action programme.

Events

04 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Kids and whānau create

Come along for a range of creative Matariki activities.

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

05 Jul 2026

Make a Matariki Star

Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...

05 Jul 2026

Matariki Market

Bring the whānau, support local and enjoy a lovely day out.

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

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

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka

Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Starry Night - Matariki Activities

Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...