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Environment 3 Mar 2025

Environmental heroes celebrated in the Love Your Place Awards

Volunteers, businesses and schools making a positive impact to protect and restore the Waitākere Ranges have been recognised in the 2024 Love Your Place Awards.

Community 3 Mar 2025

Mana Whenua artists honour South Auckland’s own with mural

Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' mural by renowned Mana Whenua artists Janine and Charles Williams, a masterpiece in Manukau.

Development 28 Feb 2025

A night at the theatre, from one century to another

When the much-adored St James Theatre opens again, it will open to a city centre re-designed and responsive to changing times, a century after the theatre’s 1927 opening.

Community 28 Feb 2025

Laugh, play, celebrate at Ōtāhuhu Family Fun Day

A crowd favourite for Ōtāhuhu and nearby suburbs returns Saturday 15 March.

Community 27 Feb 2025

Grants make a difference in our community

The current Ōrākei Local Grant round closes on 7 March, and the board wants to see your applications!

Community 27 Feb 2025

Massey Station: honouring the Manukau Live Steamers

Choo Choo! Massey Station is a loco-motivated exhibition sparked by the curiosity of a local photographer and made possible thanks to funding from Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Transport 27 Feb 2025

South Lynn crossing to be modified

A raised crossing on South Lynn Road is set to be modified to address impacts on nearby homes, following discussions between residents and Whau Local Board

Community 25 Feb 2025

New electric BBQ’s a hit at leisure centre in Papatoetoe

The two brand-new electric barbeques at the centre have instantly become a crowd favourite, making a visit even more inviting.

Events

16 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

French story time

Join us to explore French language and culture.

02 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Help clean up your community as part of Earth Action Trust's anti-litter campaign.

18 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Repair Café – Central City Library

Volunteer repairers are available to help fix clothing, electric household items and electronics.

21 Feb 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

21 Feb 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Glen Eden Community Markets

Every third Saturday of the month the Glen Eden Community House comes alive with the sights, soun...

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Join an open and welcoming environment to chat over tea and coffee.

21 Jun 2026

Auckland Youth Orchestra Concert

Auckland Youth Orchestra, conducted by Antun Poljanich, presents an exhilarating concert programme.

21 Jun 2026

Backyard Gains: Conservation in Action

Discover the mahi happening across our region to protect and restore native wildlife.