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Environment 3 Mar 2025

Environmental heroes celebrated in the Love Your Place Awards

Volunteers, businesses and schools making a positive impact to protect and restore the Waitākere Ranges have been recognised in the 2024 Love Your Place Awards.

Community 3 Mar 2025

Mana Whenua artists honour South Auckland’s own with mural

Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' mural by renowned Mana Whenua artists Janine and Charles Williams, a masterpiece in Manukau.

Development 28 Feb 2025

A night at the theatre, from one century to another

When the much-adored St James Theatre opens again, it will open to a city centre re-designed and responsive to changing times, a century after the theatre’s 1927 opening.

Community 28 Feb 2025

Laugh, play, celebrate at Ōtāhuhu Family Fun Day

A crowd favourite for Ōtāhuhu and nearby suburbs returns Saturday 15 March.

Community 27 Feb 2025

Grants make a difference in our community

The current Ōrākei Local Grant round closes on 7 March, and the board wants to see your applications!

Community 27 Feb 2025

Massey Station: honouring the Manukau Live Steamers

Choo Choo! Massey Station is a loco-motivated exhibition sparked by the curiosity of a local photographer and made possible thanks to funding from Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Transport 27 Feb 2025

South Lynn crossing to be modified

A raised crossing on South Lynn Road is set to be modified to address impacts on nearby homes, following discussions between residents and Whau Local Board

Community 25 Feb 2025

New electric BBQ’s a hit at leisure centre in Papatoetoe

The two brand-new electric barbeques at the centre have instantly become a crowd favourite, making a visit even more inviting.

Events

22 May 2025

Library eResources

Learn to access a range of free content, like ebooks, audiobooks, films, magazines and newspapers...

22 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025

Silent Disco Citywalk® Mums n Bubs Edition

Dance like nobody’s watching or simply sway while your bub snoozes peacefully, this experience is...

27 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Grab your coffee and join us for a lively discussion on any book you've read!

27 Feb 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Book Chat

Fourth Thursday of every month except April.

23 May 2025

Library eResources - East Coast Bays Library

Come along for one hour to learn how to use our free eResources like Libby, Borrowbox, PressReade...

23 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

Youth Circus Festival

Circability invites all ages, all abilities and all cultures to join in this free two-day festival.

24 May 2025

Takatu LandCare planting day

Dig in for a great cause—help plant 3,000 trees to protect our harbour and enjoy lunch with a view.

26 May 2025

Creative Talks 2025

Each event explores what goes on behind the scenes to create their unique art.