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Community 30 Apr 2024

Nathan family returns for Homestead's swansong before it closes for renewal work

A crowd that included founding family members has gathered at Nathan Homestead, ahead of renewal and seismic-strengthening work, to celebrate its place at the heart of Manurewa. 

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.

Akl Paths 29 Apr 2024

10 parks to explore in Auckland's city centre

Did you know that there are ten parks or green spaces within one km of the Auckland Town Hall?

Libraries 29 Apr 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library

Library visits are increasing; the extensive upgrade will create additional space and address maintenance needs.

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

Pearl Baker Reserve playground a shining gem

Ōtara residents are thrilled with the Pearl-fect $1.3 million makeover of a popular local playground.

Events

24 Feb 2024 - 24 Feb 2025

Code Club

At Code Club you can learn how to make cool games, animations & websites!

10 Feb 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Music at Midday

Music at Midday returns to Pah Homestead with an hour of free live music from 12 to 1pm each Satu...

10 Feb 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Saturday Storytime & Craft

Bring the family along to Rānui Library on Saturdays from 10:30am for a fun, interactive storytim...

27 Jan 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Make and Take

Come and grab a Make & Take kit for school kids.

08 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

Storytime at Kumeu

Stories, rhymes and songs plus a craft activity.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Tai Chi Training

Our Tai chi training is suitable for all ages and all fitness levels.

11 Nov 2023 - 25 May 2024

Beach volleyball series in Mission Bay

Our Beach Volleyball series in Mission Bay will brighten your Summer.

12 May 2024

3 Steps for Life: Cardiac Arrest Workshop with Hato Hone, St John

Hato Hone St John will deliver free training designed to give you the confidence to take action i...