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Cultural 25 Jan 2023

Multicultural celebrations are on again - Diversity Festival is back

One of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals is back. After a three-year break, Diversity Festival returns on Saturday 4 March to Hayman Park in Manukau.

Community 24 Jan 2023

Apply for an Upper Harbour grant

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Upper Harbour Local Board area have until 17 March to apply for funding.

Community 24 Jan 2023

Former tagger helps young Aucklanders use their skills well

A former tagger is putting his mark on Manurewa in a more positive way, and inspiring others to do the same.

Development 23 Jan 2023

Board committed to Te Mahia upgrade

Rising costs have hit an upgrade at Te Mahia Station but Manurewa Local Board remains committed to the project.

Community 23 Jan 2023

Grants help Manurewa groups

Applications for Manurewa Local Board grant funding reached almost $200,000 in the latest round.

Community 17 Jan 2023

Dogs - a postie’s best friend?

With the help of the Albert-Eden Local Board Arts Broker and a $3000 local board grant, Postie Mike, A Dog’s Best Friend was published in December 2022. It is an illustrated children’s book, based on real dogs in the community.

14-24 year olds 17 Jan 2023

Rangatahi urged to apply for Tuia mentoring programme

The city’s five southern local boards will all take part in this year’s Tuia rangatahi mentoring programme. Papakura Local Board 2022 Tuia representative Isabelle Penrose (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) is urging rangatahi to apply.

14-24 year olds 22 Dec 2022

Playgrounds reopen in Greenhithe, Whenuapai and Windsor Park

Good things come to those who wait, and that’s certainly true for the families and children enjoying revamped playgrounds at Greenhithe War Memorial Park, Bill Moir Reserve and Parkwood Reserve.

Events

15 Apr 2023

50 Golden Years of Musicals

This concert spectacular will have you singing along and re-living many memories.

15 Apr 2023

April Saturday Gallery Club: Hand-formed Vessels

Children are invited to join us in the Homestead Galleries to make their own hand-formed vessels using airdry clay.

15 Apr 2023

Art & Craft session with S&A Happy Artist

Make something exciting with our Easter craft session.

15 Apr 2023

Artists’ Talk: Textiles and Climate Change

Listen to Christine, Bernadette and Barbara about the textile dimensions of climate change and the motivations, challenges and options we currently have to decarbonise the home.