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Community 21 Mar 2019

Making MOTAT even better

Improvements are currently underway at MOTAT as part of the museum’s long-term site development plans.

Community 20 Mar 2019

Youngsters take Tidy Kiwi pledge

School children in Franklin have cleared up more than 190kgs of waste from their area as part of the Be A Tidy Kiwi project.

Cultural 19 Mar 2019

Pasifika Festival will not go ahead this year

A statement from ATEED General Manager Destination, Steve Armitage, following the cancellation of Pasifika Festival 2019.

Heritage 19 Mar 2019

Next stage of Auckland Museum’s transformation begins

More public space created and special exhibition spaces enlarged.

Sports / Leisure 19 Mar 2019

Weather doesn’t dampen community’s enthusiasm for exercise

Making healthy choices was the focus of the inaugural Manurewa Fun Run held on Saturday 9 March.

Community 18 Mar 2019

Ecology Workshop will spotlight Waiparuru Stream

Waitematā Local Board is supporting community work at Grafton's Waiparuru Stream.

Transport 15 Mar 2019

Bus lane to continue on Manukau Station Road after trial

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has welcomed the decision to keep the bus lane on Manukau Station Road in place after a successful trial.

Community 15 Mar 2019

Community safety top priority for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

The local board is committed to work with the community on a long-term solution to ongoing safety concerns.

Events

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

02 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy 'meditation in motion' to benefit strength, flexibility and balance.

12 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Shore Knitters

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

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement and play.

09 Jun 2026

Author talk: Mike Hartigan

Discussion about the process of writing and designing a graphic novel.

09 Jun 2026

Macular degeneration talk for Mandarin speakers

Come along and learn more about macular degeneration - for Mandarin speakers.

10 Mar 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading at Little Leys

Join our librarians for a relaxed shared reading session.