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Connecting worlds: Diversity Festival 2025
This year’s Diversity Festival, on Saturday 1 March, is set to be an unmissable celebration. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, and Westfield Manukau.

Most Aucklanders continue to rate their quality of life highly
Auckland’s topline results for the 2024 Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 75 per cent of Aucklanders rate their overall quality of life positively.

New footbridge opens in Wellsford
A new footpath and pedestrian bridge enables residents to walk from Rodney Street to Centennial Park without having to cross busy State Highway 1.

Welcome to Ōtara-Papatoetoe
With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the Ōtara-Papatoetoe board has launched a comprehensive Welcoming Plan as part of the Welcoming Communities programme.

Auckland’s most colourful festival returns this February
A burst of colour is on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Pride Festival returns for February 2025.

Greenhithe park wins international green award
Wainoni Park in the Upper Harbour Local Board area has won the coveted Green Flag award.

Come together: Wesley festival to unite Puketāpapa
Puketāpapa is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Tāmaki Makaurau, with English the second language for a large number of its residents.

A democracy love story: everyone gets a seat
Who do you talk to if there’s a problem with public facilities or amenities?