Community

News2361 Results

Environment 24 Apr 2025

Restoring Āwhitu a community effort

Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Awhitu Peninsula for over 30 years.  

Community 15 Apr 2025

Project Panmure: town square construction from mid-2025

Construction on Panmure’s new town square is getting underway from mid-2025 – with a new community space that celebrates the view of the Panmure Basin Te Kōpua Kai a Hiku. 

Community 15 Apr 2025

The journey of revitalising Māngere Town Centre

Stage 1: Beautifying Māngere Town Centre is LIVE!

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.

Events210 Results

05 Apr 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Living tai chi

Come and experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi for relaxation, balance and well-being.

05 Apr 2025 - 06 Dec 2025

Saturday book chat

Join us on a Saturday afternoon for a lively discussion about what you've been reading.

08 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Duder Regional Park - Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

08 Jun 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

Shared Reading Group

Haere mai to the library and discover NZ authors and stories, and meet likeminded folks from your...

13 Apr 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Craft Circle

Meet new friends, chat with fellow crafters, and work on your projects together.

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for Seniors in Greenhithe

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?