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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

22 Nov 2026

Carols, canapés and candlelight

Join Luminata Voices as we welcome the festive season with an afternoon of beautiful choral music...

22 Nov 2026

Convergence - Te Pūtahitanga

A mesmerising one hour concert of Piano and Taonga Pūoro music.

24 Jul 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

No Limits Netball

This event is designed for individuals aged 5+ with disabilities. All abilities welcome.

27 Jul 2026 - 23 Nov 2026

Korean Bookchat

​Join us for lively discussions on Korean literature.

25 Nov 2026

Grow your own microgreens

Discover how to grow fresh, nutrient-rich microgreens at home and build everyday food resilience.

26 Nov 2026

Mahler 1

Mahler’s astonishing First Symphony begins with the primeval sound of the world awakening: it tel...

26 Nov 2026 - 29 Jan 2027

Sculpture in the gardens: Guided walk

Discover the stories behind the sculptures, learn about the artists and explore how the artworks...

28 May 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Highwic up close house tour

Get up close and learn more about the lives of the pioneering Buckland family who lived at Highwi...