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Community 10 Mar 2025

Boomer Shed volunteers bring mural to life

Volunteers gathered to unveil a stunning seven-and-a-half-metre-wide sensory mural.

Have your say 6 Mar 2025

Call for North Shore residents to give feedback on Annual Plan

North Shore residents are being urged to give feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan with consultation open now until 28 March 2025.

Community 6 Mar 2025

Moth plants beware

The popular Pest-free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2025 is open for registrations. Pods can be collected from 3 March 2025 to 9 May 2025.

Elections 6 Mar 2025

Want women to have an equal voice? Stand in Auckland's local elections

When it comes to speaking up, her-story shows that a woman’s voice can be powerful enough to make waves that change the world.

Arts 5 Mar 2025

Brushstrokes & backroads: Clevedon Art Trail 2025 

Whether you’re an art lover or just looking for a family friendly weekend activity, the Clevedon Art Trail promises a creative and inspiring experience.  

People of Midtown
City Centre Waterfront 4 Mar 2025

Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter

Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand.

Community 4 Mar 2025

Local board helps unlock free girls skating lessons

Girls Skate NZ classes help dismantle barriers in skateboarding, such as social intimidation, gender discrimination and the financial burden to ensure skateboarding is more accessible.​ 

Community 3 Mar 2025

Reel it in - Quick Response grants closing soon

The opportunity for local businesses, community providers and groups to apply for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board $2,000 Quick Response Grant, closes 7 March 2025.

Events

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-In

Drop in to our sessions with a tech query for one-on-one digital coaching!

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Storytime at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sunflower Social Art Club

Bring your favourite art project and supplies and work alongside others in a friendly social group.

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 - 30 Nov 2026

Rānui Book Chat

Come along, connect with fellow readers, and get inspired — we’d love to see you there!

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...