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Community 31 Jul 2019

The one stop shop for free fun in Ōtara

Ōtara Town Centre facilities provide school holiday activities that are fun, free and for the whole whānau.

Libraries 31 Jul 2019

Can't get to a library? Our volunteers will bring the books to you

Meet Gill Clive and the team bringing books and library services to Aucklanders unable to travel to our libraries.

Free 8 Jul 2019

Puketāpapa Local Board supports te reo lessons

Puketāpapa locals will be able to learn te reo Māori and develop an understanding of a Māori worldview thanks to free lessons by Te Wananga o Aotearoa at the local Wesley Community Centre.

Arts 22 May 2019

Pukekohe movie-maker to debut film

A 14-minute film by Pukekohe filmmaker Simon Huggett will screen for free on 8 June.

Educational 21 May 2019

Youth Voting registrations open now

Programme teaches students about voting and democracy.

Playgrounds 8 May 2019

Māra Hūpara – ancient innovation in play, learning and exercise

A new space at Oakley Creek brings together ancient Māori play artefacts into a single space to create a traditional Māori playground.

Libraries 4 Apr 2019

Te Manawa starts beating

Westgate gets a newly-opened multipurpose facility, the first of its kind in Auckland.

Cultural 2 Apr 2019

Preparations in full swing for Diversity Festival 2019

Experience the diverse cultures of South Auckland with Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s signature event.

Events376 Results

20 Jun 2025

Wheke Fortress

This is is an outdoor installation that celebrates Matariki with a queer grounding.

20 Jun 2025

Whetū Wahine

Step into an immersive Storytime session where our kaitiaki of the stars will share captivating t...

20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Kaui Whetū

Explore sea-inspired patterns and symbols while learning the traditional Māori art of tukutuku.

20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Toi Whakairo: Master Carving in Action

Watch waka come to life!

20 Jun 2025 - 06 Jul 2025

Titirangi Matariki Rooftop Celebrations

It’s a unique opportunity for the community to experience the rich traditions of Matariki in a we...

20 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Matariki ki MOTAT

It features digitally animated artwork by Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho (Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaat...

21 Jun 2025

Matariki After Dark | Matariki i te Pō

Savour delicious hāngī and refreshments, enjoy live music and performances, and participate in ha...

21 Jun 2025

Matariki Māori New Year Celebration

All Auckland residents are welcome to join the festivities.