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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

25 Jul 2026

Gently Loved Markets Flea

An indoor garage sale filled with preloved treasures.

25 Jul 2026

Opera in Concert: Madama Butterfly

A superb cast brings this devastating story to life. Stunning soprano Erika Grimaldi returns to s...

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

28 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.

30 Jul 2026

Matariki in Onehunga

Celebrate Matariki together as a community with an evening filled with warm community vibes all a...

30 Jul 2026

Mozart 39

Mozart’s translucent, sunlit symphony rounds off the programme with weightless elegance.

31 Jul 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Defending the Caveman

The global comedy phenomenon is headed for New Zealand, starring beloved Step Dave actor Jono Ken...

04 Aug 2026 - 06 Aug 2026

Cook Island Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.