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Community 14 Apr 2025

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support

Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Ramadan Iftar community dinner

For the past four years, Tōia Library (Ōtahuhu Library) has partnered with the Fatimah Foundation (a local charity dedicated to supporting Islamic mothers and families) to host a free community Iftar dinner during Ramadan.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Dumping = fines. Anti-social behaviour? not here!

Illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour have no place in our neighbourhoods—that’s the clear message being delivered by local residents and community partners working together to create safer, cleaner spaces in Māngere.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Puketāpapa unlocks greenspace as part of Three Kings Quarry Development

Puketāpapa residents can enjoy a new playground as part of a land exchange between the local board and Fletcher Living.

Media Release 14 Apr 2025

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Community 10 Apr 2025

Thoughtful progress on Beachlands Community Hub

Plans for the Beachlands Community Hub are being explored to better serve the area’s growing population.

Community 9 Apr 2025

Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project turns 50

New Zealand’s first two community houses celebrated half a century of community support this March with an open day event funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board.