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Ramadan Iftar community dinner
For the past four years, Tōia Library (Ōtahuhu Library) has partnered with the Fatimah Foundation (a local charity dedicated to supporting Islamic mothers and families) to host a free community Iftar dinner during Ramadan.

Dumping = fines. Anti-social behaviour? not here!
Illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour have no place in our neighbourhoods—that’s the clear message being delivered by local residents and community partners working together to create safer, cleaner spaces in Māngere.

Puketāpapa unlocks greenspace as part of Three Kings Quarry Development
Puketāpapa residents can enjoy a new playground as part of a land exchange between the local board and Fletcher Living.

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council
Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Thoughtful progress on Beachlands Community Hub
Plans for the Beachlands Community Hub are being explored to better serve the area’s growing population.

Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade
It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.

More than 24 tonnes of construction waste diverted from landfill
A construction waste solutions programme funded by Waitematā Local Board has diverted 24,600kg from landfill so far.

Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project turns 50
New Zealand’s first two community houses celebrated half a century of community support this March with an open day event funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board.
Events

All For Peace - North Shore Brass Academy
To help commemorate ANZAC Day the three bands within North Shore Brass Academy will perform at Ta...

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2025
Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have dis...

Matakana War Memorial Anzac Day Service
Come along and be part of our Village's history as we remember those young men from Matakana, who...

Disney's Frozen JR.
A must-see musical Disney's Frozen JR. is magical and a great family event!

Vector Lights for Anzac Day 2025
Vector Lights commemorates the courageous servicemen and servicewomen of Aotearoa New Zealand, pa...

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
One murder, eight suspects and a wild ride that’s about to go off the rails.

The chalkboard hand
This exhibition features six Māpura Studios artists with divergent and performative drawing pract...

April School Holidays | Antarctic Architects
Calling all budding LEGO® architects! Become an Antarctic Architect.