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Community 31 May 2021

Aotea community groups awarded more than $200,000 by local board

Community organisations on Aotea / Great Barrier Island have been supported with more than $200,000 in grant funding by Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Heritage 31 May 2021

Auckland Museum transformation wins NZ Institute of Architects awards

The redevelopment of Auckland Museum’s South Atrium, Te Ao Mārama, has been recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Architects at their annual Auckland Architecture Awards.

27 May 2021

Community boost with $45,000 of Whau grants awarded

Community organisations in Whau have been boosted to the tune of $45,000 in grants from Whau Local Board.

Environment 27 May 2021

Mission launched to save Papakura Stream

The Papakura Stream Restoration Project, which unites the Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa local boards together in one plan, has been launched with the help of industry, Conservation Volunteers NZ and private landowners.

Transport 26 May 2021

Swanson and Massey roads set to be safer with reduced speeds to reflect road conditions

More safe and appropriate speed limits will come into force next Monday, 31 May in the Swanson and Massey area.

25 May 2021

Results announced in the Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau subdivision) by-election

Will McKenzie has won the election for the Albert-Eden Local board (Maungawhau subdivision) with 2768 votes.

24 May 2021

Local board wins stricter alcohol rules for new Puketāpapa off-licence

Puketāpapa Local Board has been working to reduce alcohol harm in our community, in line with the Healthy Puketāpapa Action Plan, and recently succeeded in winning stricter rules for a new off-licence.

Events

27 Oct 2026

Spice it up!

Enjoy a hands-on activity of food tasting to share.

27 Oct 2026

The art of micro macrame: Beginner jewellery making

A 6-week micro macrame journey with artist Yoko Onishi through four handmade jewellery projects -...

27 Oct 2026

Traditional Chinese medicine talk

A free community presentation by Henri‑Noël Venturini from Monshah Healing Arts.

27 Oct 2026

Twilight Tuesday: From Atarau to Rua

Join us for a special book launch for Rua, the first in an upcoming trilogy of novels by Candice...

27 Oct 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Te Wā Paki - Te Reo Māori Storytime

Come along to our full immersion te reo Māori storytime, featuring waiata (songs) and mirumiru (b...

27 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2027

Lyrical Lit

A fun dance and literacy programme aimed at 9-13 year-olds.

18 Aug 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

CV preparation and employment support workshop

Manukau Library is hosting a free CV and employment support workshop to gain practical tips and g...

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...