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Youth / Rangatahi 14 Nov 2023

Funds found to back youth zone for Howick

A dedicated youth space for Howick youth has received more funding.

Community 14 Nov 2023

World Cup fever hits Takaanini

The Kabaddi World Cup may not generate the hype of the Rugby World Cup but it's still drawing the best players in the world has to Takaanini.

Community 13 Nov 2023

Unique Ōtara Christmas guaranteed

Funds have been allocated to make sure the Christmas spirit is felt in full in Ōtara.

Community 13 Nov 2023

West boards welcome new kiwis at Hoani Waititi Marae

History was made as the first citizenship ceremony was held at Hoani Waititi Marae.

Festival 13 Nov 2023

Parnell Festival of Roses – a bloomin’ good time

The sun came out and greeted the community for a fun-filled day at Parnell Festival of Roses 2023, which attracted more than 5,000 attendees.

Community 9 Nov 2023

Franklin backs lower speeds near schools

Falling fatality rates prove slowing down is working, leading Franklin Local Board to back the same approach near schools.

Community 9 Nov 2023

Grants help groups serve Papakura

Papakura Local Board has made more than $80,000 in commujnity grants.

Community 9 Nov 2023

Newest addition to Auckland's public art collection unveiled at Pakuranga Rotary Walkway

Pakuranga’s latest public artwork - Ngā Manu by Dion Hitchens - has been unveiled. Commissioned by Auckland Council Public Art and Pakuranga Rotary, the work graces the Rotary Walkway at Sanctuary Point.

Events

24 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Doc Edge Festival 2026

The Oscar®-qualifying Doc Edge Festival marks its 21st year with a bold opening slate of 16 films.

24 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Haerenga

Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continua...

24 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

He Taonga Ānō te Hau: Treasures That Still Breathe

Created for Matariki, the works speak to remembrance, renewal, and ancestral connection, encourag...

24 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Nga Takune | The Intentions

This Matariki mā Puanga exhibition is a rangatahi-led exploration of intention - what is meant, w...

24 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Terms of Endearment

Using clay and text, the work explores emotional residue, repetition, and the labour of holding w...

25 Jun 2026

Te Kapowai / Dragonfly workshop

Join us to make a beautiful beaded dragonfly and learn the special meaning behind them.

25 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Simply Brill

A celebration of the songs, stories and songwriters who shaped the 60s.

25 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Sugar

A superstar-in-the-making shines in this electric cabaret.