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Community 29 Mar 2019

Papakura Marae welcomes community for kai every Thursday

There is such a thing as a free dinner for the Papakura community thanks to volunteers at a local marae.

29 Mar 2019

Stream restoration projects underway

Stream restoration projects underway in Stanmore Bay and Browns Bay.

29 Mar 2019

Cleaning up Rodney’s rivers and harbours

A local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

Community 29 Mar 2019

Community engagement on the rise

For democracy to function, it requires engaged citizens – and politicians who listen to them.

Arts 29 Mar 2019

5 public artworks to check out this summer

Time to spare in the CBD? Take a look at these!

Community 29 Mar 2019

Volunteer Awards show strong community spirit

Community volunteers have been acknowledged with Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s Community Volunteer Awards 2019.

Arts 28 Mar 2019

Art and activism with Rosanna Raymond of the Pacific Sisters

OurAuckland spoke to Rosanna Raymond about identity, creativity and the group’s new retrospective.

Beaches 28 Mar 2019

From the ranges to the sea – meet your Harbourmaster

Meet Andrew Hayton, Auckland's Harbourmaster, in our last profile of people working in, on and around water in Auckland.

Events

18 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Beginner roller dance

Join the team at Skate Nation for a beginner friendly roller skate!

18 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Community Jam

Get together with like-minded locals to make music, share ideas and have a great time.

18 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Learn to roller skate

Join the team at Skate Nation and learn to roller skate in a fun and welcoming environment.

18 Aug 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Fono Fitness - Te Pae o Kura

Join this fun, low-impact exercise class to support your health and wellbeing.

18 Aug 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Social table tennis

Come along and join our fun and social table tennis group!

18 Aug 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Synergy multi-sports

Ignite a passion for sport and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for your tamariki!

18 Aug 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Open Maker Sessions

Discover our 3D printers, vinyl cutters, 2D and 3D design software and more.

11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Art Kids

This fun after-school art programme introduces children to different cultures and places through...