Cultural

Matariki – It’s Written in the Stars!

Manurewa seniors gather for Matariki

Manurewa Seniors Network members gathered recently to acknowledge Matariki.

New offices for Franklin Local Board

Franklin Local Board's new offices have been blessed and opened.

Auckland’s city centre reaches for the stars

As  Matariki rises above the horizon in the north-eastern skies of Tāmaki Makaurau, the whāriki / welcome mat at Te Komititanga will be laid out and Matariki ki te Manawa - Matariki at the heart – will begin. 

Rangatahi join boards on Tuia project

When Auckland’s five southern local boards looked to appoint someone to the 2022 Tuia programme, the quality of the applicants was so high one board selected two young people.

Franklin announces partnership funding

Franklin Local Board has announced strategic partnership funding for groups across the area.

Heritage shelter repurposed to promote te taiao

The Tāmaki Makaurau Mana Whenua Forum and Auckland Council are partnering together to give a Category B heritage shelter a new purpose through promoting te taiao (the natural environment) and providing environmental education.

Māori names and stories to be restored in parks across Devonport-Takapuna

Te reo Māori will be showcased in some local parks with mana whenua invited to provide names and stories reflecting the area’s rich Māori history.