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Council news 17 Nov 2021

Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member

Glenda Fryer has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Sarah Trotman in October. 

17 Nov 2021

Henderson Civic Building to close for refurbishment

The iconic Henderson Civic Building is set to close from 10 December until the middle of 2022 in order to undergo seismic remediation works and an interior refurbishment.

Youth / Rangatahi 16 Nov 2021

Papakura students get board support

The latest Papakura Youth Scholarship recipients want to be doctors, nurses, lawyers, mental health advocates and gymnastics coaches.

City Centre Waterfront 16 Nov 2021

Creating art through cleaning – a Christmas makeover coming to Nelson Street laneway

A new creative artwork will emerge in the Nelson Street laneway just in time for Christmas.

Arts 12 Nov 2021

Albert-Eden schools set for a whale of a time

Three local schools in Albert-Eden have been able to sign up to the Whale Tales public arts trail thanks to funding support from Albert-Eden Local Board. 

Sports / Leisure 11 Nov 2021

Panmure squash facilities back in form

The Panmure Squash and Rackets Club building has been renovated and renewed thanks to Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board.

Transport 11 Nov 2021

Changes ahead for Papakura accident blackspot

Papakura Local Board chair Brent Catchpole says the Takanini School Road and Manuroa Road intersection has caused concern because of the number of accidents and near-misses, and the large numbers of children walking to and from the nearby school.

9 Nov 2021

Manurewa-Papakura urged to push on

The Counties-Manukau District Health Board has hit the Government’s 90 percent first COVID-19 vaccination dose target. Manurewa-Papakura Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman says that’s a huge milestone but work to get the area fully vaccinated must...

Events

21 Mar 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Enactment - Draunikau Hawthorn

Ritualists are those who hold their hand closest to the fire, those that perform a sacred duty to...

27 Jan 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

RBG: Of Many, One

A master stroke of directorial vision, Priscilla Jackman reconjures RBG in this once-in-a-generat...

21 May 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Jazz Combo

An avid vocalist and instrumentalist- Elinor (Ella) finds passion in performing, and exploring th...

21 May 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

White Blood

Through everyday objects, White Blood examines how imperial power operates beyond territorial con...

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Gaps of Silence

These works listen to what lingers in the hush between worship and erasure, where the divine wait...

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Letter’s Home

This exhibition explores the quiet, intimate act of writing letters to the people we love.

23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Marbled clay on the wheel

Create mesmerizing marbled ceramic vases and cups by combining contrasting coloured clay and shap...

24 May 2026

Last Laughs Awards Gala

This is your chance to rub shoulders with your favourite comedians, catch the live reactions, and...