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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.

Community 23 Jan 2023

Grants help Manurewa groups

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

Community 19 Jan 2023

Keeping you safe on your lifestyle block

To help urban dwellers moving to the country, New Zealand’s first emergency preparedness handbook has been developed to help lifestyle block owners prepare for and get through an emergency.

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.

Community 16 Jan 2023

Tāmaki Makaurau prepares to host the ‘Olympics’ of kapa haka, Te Matatini Festival

From 22 February 2023, Tāmaki Makaurau will come alive with vibrant sights and sounds of the biggest kapa haka event in the Māori calendar, Te Matatini.

Council news 11 Jan 2023

January-February OurAuckland magazine out now

The latest issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online and delivered to homes across the region.

Events219 Results

09 Dec 2025

Christmas Market

Celebrate the festive season with an evening full of delicious food, community spirit, and Christ...

09 Dec 2025

Macramé a Christmas Decoration

Create festive macramé decorations using reclaimed materials in this fun, sustainable workshop.

09 Dec 2025

Rooseville Reserve - Ranger Guided Walk

Learn about the native flora and fauna and of the forest habitat as well as the unique geological...

06 Dec 2025 - 25 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads events

Enjoy this school holiday with amazing activities and events.

18 Nov 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Baby Sensory Playtime

Let your little ones explore, discover and play while making new friends.

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

17 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Fono Fitness

Join this energetic, low-impact dance-inspired fitness class led by The Fono.

28 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Epsom hub

Digital devices one-on-one help session!