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Cultural 21 Jun 2024

Māori ward referendums burden ratepayers and undermine councils

Important discussions are again taking place centred around Māori wards – and the question of whether Āotearoa councils need specific processes in place to ensure Māori have a voice in regional decision-making.

Community 10 May 2024

New recipe for Temple kitchen

Cooking for thousands requires a big kitchen.

Cultural 15 Apr 2024

Board seeks guarantee for art space

No Papakura Art Gallery sale will get board approval without guarantees the same level of services can be housed at a new location alongside the library.

Community 10 Apr 2024

Taste of Franklin food gala sells out

More than 100 guests joined the Kitchen Project’s Kai Franklin Chef's Table dinner.

Community 27 Mar 2024

Moving funds benefits local assets

Moving funds from projects that can't go ahead means other work within Franklin can be brought forward.

Community 26 Mar 2024

Heritage funds for Howden House

Auckland Council is making a heritage grant to ensure the trees at Howden Street prosper.

Community 15 Mar 2024

What's for dinner? Franklin on a plate

Franklin's importance as the nation's foodbowl will be celebrated at a special event dinner on 8 April.

Cultural 23 Feb 2024

25 years of celebrating diversity and unity: World of Cultures marks milestone anniversary

Auckland Council’s World of Cultures returns for 2024 to showcase the incredible diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau and celebrates the 25th anniversary of CultureFest, a pillar event of World of Cultures.   

Events44 Results

05 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Summer holidays at Takapuna Library

From Lego building and teddy bear adventures to hands-on crafts, there’s something for everyone.

06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Summer School Holiday Programmes

Enjoy fun filled activities at the Library.

13 Jan 2026

Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens

In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

23 Jan 2026

The 7th Kids Japanese Festival

Enjoy back-to-back screenings of popular Japanese animation films, including Studio Ghibli’s “My...

23 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Auckland’s International Buskers Festival

Get ready for four epic days of street magic, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent!

30 Jan 2026 - 01 Feb 2026

Auckland Latin Fiesta

Get ready for three vibrant days celebrating Latin American culture through music, dance, art, an...