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Community 15 Apr 2025

Pasifika Month in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

“...Visit your local library, there’s always something fun happening...!" Pasifika Month was an exciting, month-long celebration in March across Māngere Town Centre Library, Māngere Bridge Library, Tōia Library, and Māngere East Library.

Community 15 Apr 2025

Learn Korowai techniques in Ōtāhuhu

Tōia Library: Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu (Ōtāhuhu Library) is offering free Māori Art workshops every Wednesdays for the community to experience the rich art of Harakeke weaving.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Young, gifted and backed by the Local Board

Local grants go a long way in supporting the Ōtara-Papatoetoe community - sometimes in quiet, behind-the-scenes ways, and other times in moments that shine, like this one.

Community 14 Apr 2025

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support

Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Ramadan Iftar community dinner

For the past four years, Tōia Library (Ōtahuhu Library) has partnered with the Fatimah Foundation (a local charity dedicated to supporting Islamic mothers and families) to host a free community Iftar dinner during Ramadan.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Puketāpapa unlocks greenspace as part of Three Kings Quarry Development

Puketāpapa residents can enjoy a new playground as part of a land exchange between the local board and Fletcher Living.

Media Release 14 Apr 2025

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Events

27 Jun 2026

Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas

Selection of lively and lyrical performances exploring storytelling and folk influences.

27 Jun 2026

Gil Shaham Plays Beethoven

Beethoven’s towering concerto stands in Olympian solitude.

27 Jun 2026

Ko Au, Ko Koe

A powerful live show celebrating women, identity and the courage to take up space.

27 Jun 2026

Matariki Whānau Day

Bring the whole whānau to Arataki Visitor Centre for a day of fun and learning to celebrate the M...

27 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Caluzzi Cabaret's 30th Birthday

Karangahape Road’s brightest stars are hitting the stage in a once-in-a-generation celebration.

27 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Whiria te Tāngata

Join us over the Matariki period for this exhibition, workshops and other activities centred on t...

28 Jun 2026

The Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala

An operatic journey rich in emotion and romantic tragedy.

29 Jun 2026

Driving refresher for seniors

Join local AA driving instructor and defensive driving teacher, Anette Giles, for a friendly and...