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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

Community 27 Jan 2023

Submissions open on Beachlands plan

A private plan change being sought around land in Beachlands could open the way for more than 3000 new dwellings.

Events

24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Tiny art exhibition

We provide the canvas – you make the art! Exhibition will be held as part of Arts in the Ville.

24 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Arts in the Ville 2026

An annual festival and art trail in Helensville that celebrates the many local artists in the area.

24 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Ngā Mirumiru Bubbles

MOTAT will be bubbling over with excitement this Labour Weekend!

24 Oct 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Vessels + Petals

Pukekohe artist, Kirsty McMahon showcases a collection of still life paintings featuring retro ve...

24 Oct 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Sanctuaries for the Senses

Auckland based artist Holly Clarke creates her own earth pigments and uses them to paint ethereal...

24 Oct 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Handmade spell candles

Create your own taper candles, tuned to your desires and intentions.

17 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

Halloween Makerspace Creations

Open makerspace time to create your Halloween masterpiece!

17 Oct 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Young Artists Studio

Join Isabella and take your painting skills to the next level in a fun, hands-on studio environment.