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Community 27 Feb 2023

Unsung heroes of Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa’s superheroes swung into swift action amid Auckland’s wild weather.

Community 27 Feb 2023

Wading through it together at Riverside

At the Riverside Community Centre shelter, local volunteers and council staff helped provide a safe space and assistance during the cyclone.

Elections 24 Feb 2023

Local board welcomes new member following by-election

Results from the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election confirm Laura Caine as the newest member elected to the board.

23 Feb 2023

Local grant helps charity glam up the guys

Fix Up Look Sharp is an Onehunga-based charity that provides free styling service for male-identified people looking to sharpen up their appearance for that all-important job interview or meeting.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Feb 2023

Boards call for civics education in schools

Poor voter turnout at elections is a concern for local bodies in the south.

Community 21 Feb 2023

Report leaves board committed to greater understanding of Māori issues in Manurewa

A detailed report into Auckland Council’s outcomes for Māori has seen Manurewa Local Board call for a workshop to better understand the issues involved.

Community 20 Feb 2023

Rangatahi takes on Manurewa Tuia challenge

The Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe boards are all offering rangatahi places in a programme which pairs local government members with young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Council news 9 Feb 2023

An army of community volunteers mobilises in Auckland’s south

Hundreds of volunteers have come together to support residents in flood-damaged Māngere

Events

12 Jul 2026

Adults' jewellery making workshop

Create your own meaningful taonga inspired by Matariki, reflecting on the past while crafting som...

12 Jul 2026

DIY journal workshop

Create a personal journal to hold aspirations, wishes and plans for the year ahead.

12 Jul 2026

Film screening: Māoriland

We will screen short films from the Māoriland Film Festival, showcasing contemporary Māori storyt...

12 Jul 2026

Ka Titiro Ki Ngā Whetū

Through hands-on art-making, weaving and creative activities, we invite you to reflect, create an...

12 Jul 2026

Matariki Movie Night: Boy

In celebration of Matariki, Whau the People invites the community to a free screening of Boy, the...

12 Jul 2026

Pickling seasonal produce

Pick up clever tips and tricks for making the most of seasonal abundance including an easy citrus...

12 Jul 2026

Puhoi Riverside Planting Day

A celebration of new beginnings, bringing people and place together to build resilience for the f...

12 Jul 2026

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day

Enjoy games, workshops and activities and bring your own kite to fly or watch some of the large-s...