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22 May 2023

Arts and community centres given funding boost

West arts organisations and community venues reliant on council funding to operate have been given a boost following a decision to allocate more than $437,000 towards operational costs by Henderson-Massey Local Board. 

Parks / Outdoors 22 May 2023

Tōtara Park a world-beater

Tōtara Park has won a Green Flag Award, making it one of the world's best parks.

Community 22 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board honors their volunteers

The enthusiastic volunteer community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe will be celebrated at the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Volunteer awards 2023.

Community 19 May 2023

Otaawhati name returned to Papakura

A historic te reo Māori name has been returned to Papakura.

Theatre / Performance 19 May 2023

Giving local Asian communities a voice through theatre

Proudly Asian Theatre is giving fresh talent in our creative community a platform to share their scripts

Environment 18 May 2023

Call for Awaruku neighbours to join predator control efforts

The call has gone out for neighbours to band together and eradicate animal predators in the Long Bay-Awaruku catchment area, which borders Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and Long Bay Regional Park.

Community 18 May 2023

Aotea Early Learning Centre creates job opportunities for locals

Aotea Early Learning Centre has opened its doors to pre-schoolers and prospective employees.

Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Events

05 May 2023 - 22 Dec 2023

Mandarin Storytime

Join Sunshine Kid Club for some exciting mandarin stories and songs.

04 May 2023 - 10 Jun 2023

Exhibition: Papakura Now

This exhibition focuses on three emerging Papakura-based artists and their individual practices.

04 May 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

Guided Museum Tours

Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.

28 Apr 2023 - 28 Jul 2023

Drop-in Ceramics Studio

This weekly drop-in session is ideal for practitioners requiring studio space to work on their own projects or practice.

28 Apr 2023 - 16 Dec 2023

Whangaparāoa Library's BrainFit (for adults)

Engage your mind by solving thought-provoking puzzles and problems.

24 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023

Community Classes and Activities - Term 2 at Parnell Community Centre

Enrol yourself to join the community classes and social activities.

14 Apr 2023 - 07 Jul 2023

Learn Chinese Language and Culture

Participants will learn the language and culture in an enjoyable and relaxed environment.

14 Apr 2023 - 08 Dec 2023

CWI @ Te Manawa

Come along to one of our Friday sessions to chat with other writers and get support finishing your novel, editing your novel, climbing out of those plotholes, and expanding your...