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Community 15 Apr 2025

Pasifika Month in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

“...Visit your local library, there’s always something fun happening...!" Pasifika Month was an exciting, month-long celebration in March across Māngere Town Centre Library, Māngere Bridge Library, Tōia Library, and Māngere East Library.

Community 15 Apr 2025

Learn Korowai techniques in Ōtāhuhu

Tōia Library: Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu (Ōtāhuhu Library) is offering free Māori Art workshops every Wednesdays for the community to experience the rich art of Harakeke weaving.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Young, gifted and backed by the Local Board

Local grants go a long way in supporting the Ōtara-Papatoetoe community - sometimes in quiet, behind-the-scenes ways, and other times in moments that shine, like this one.

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

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.

Events249 Results

13 Dec 2025

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park

Bring a picnic or find delicious food and drinks at the Coke Food Fest, enjoy the exciting firewo...

13 Dec 2025

Downtown Christmas Market

Celebrate the magic of the season at the Downtown Christmas Market.

13 Dec 2025

From the Himalayas to You - Healing Breathing, Movement, and Singing Bowl Sound Therapy

Learn basic skills to calm and relax for a better day and better night’s sleep at this free sessi...

13 Dec 2025

Highwic Christmas Terrarium Making Workshop (Children’s Workshop)

Let your children's imaginations bloom as they build their very own Christmas terrarium, filled w...

13 Dec 2025

Korean tea ceremony

Join us for a traditional Korean tea ceremony performed by the Yemyong-Won Institute of Korean Tea.

13 Dec 2025

Local Potters’ Market

Come along for a relaxed morning supporting talented West Auckland potters and makers.

13 Dec 2025

Make a night light

You’ll learn how to shape fine metal wires into beautiful, intricate designs on a clear acrylic p...

13 Dec 2025

Meet The Artists & Friends featuring A Taste of Art Battle

Enjoy a diverse collection of emerging and established artists, sculptors and painters from the A...