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Community 27 Feb 2023

Unsung heroes of Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa’s superheroes swung into swift action amid Auckland’s wild weather.

Community 27 Feb 2023

Wading through it together at Riverside

At the Riverside Community Centre shelter, local volunteers and council staff helped provide a safe space and assistance during the cyclone.

Election Topics 24 Feb 2023

Local board welcomes new member following by-election

Results from the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election confirm Laura Caine as the newest member elected to the board.

Community 24 Feb 2023

More funds found for critical projects

Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.

Community 24 Feb 2023

Masterplan for Centre Park put in place

A masterplan to guide development of Centre Park in Māngere has been adopted.

23 Feb 2023

Local grant helps charity glam up the guys

Fix Up Look Sharp is an Onehunga-based charity that provides free styling service for male-identified people looking to sharpen up their appearance for that all-important job interview or meeting.

14-24 year olds 23 Feb 2023

Boards call for civics education in schools

Poor voter turnout at elections is a concern for local bodies in the south.

Community 21 Feb 2023

Report leaves board committed to greater understanding of Māori issues in Manurewa

A detailed report into Auckland Council’s outcomes for Māori has seen Manurewa Local Board call for a workshop to better understand the issues involved.

Events

22 Apr 2023

Vanessa Hatley-Owen Book Launch

Celebrate the launch of "Farewell, Anahera" a picture book from local author Vanessa Hatley-Owen.

22 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

Audible Garden

Learn acting/stagecraft, Bollywood fusion dancing, Indian Raga singing, poetry, oblique ethnic flute playing, and percussion.

22 Apr 2023 - 06 May 2023

School of Rock - the Musical

Harlequin Musical Theatre brings you this entertaining musical featuring all the favourite songs from the movie and a sensational all-singing, dancing, and instrument playing cast!