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Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

Community 14 May 2025

Plaque honours local environment hero

A local environmental star has been recognised with a commemorative plaque.  

Community 12 May 2025

Point Chevalier library open date pushed out to October 2025

Point Chevalier’s new modular library has a revised opening date of October 2025. 

Parks / Outdoors 8 May 2025

Love letters to Waiata Reserve

Find out more about Ōrākei Local Board members' latest park pick.

Community 8 May 2025

Manurewa grants boost for community initiatives 

Sports clubs, arts organisations and community groups are among the latest recipients of grant funding from Manurewa Local Board.  

Environment 7 May 2025

Casting the net on coastal challenges

When they aren't the decision-maker on local issues, your board advocates for positive outcomes.

Parks / Outdoors 7 May 2025

Digging in for a greener tomorrow at Bruce Pulman Park   

Significant upgrades to improve the stormwater ponds at Bruce Pulman Park are set to get underway, paving the way for an improved ecosystem and water flow into the Manukau Harbour.  

City Centre Waterfront 6 May 2025

New trees usher in next stage of Victoria Street’s linear park

The ancient trees of Albert Park watched over the arrival of four newcomers in Victoria Street East last week - between Lorne Street and Albert Park.

Events

29 May 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography

NZ's premium international photographic festival, providing artistic expression and engagement wi...

29 May 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

Photography exhibition: Heritage in the City

From the picturesque Keeper’s Cottage at Albert Park to hidden details at Britomart, come and enj...

29 May 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Organic gardening sessions

Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities.

29 May 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Financial Literacy Programme

Come along for a free whānau friendly financial literacy programme.

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Scottish Ceilidh

Join us for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music.

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

30 May 2026

Dragon Boat Festival

Enjoy a free family‑friendly day of traditional cultural workshops, creative arts and crafts, eng...