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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

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Culinary heritage self-guided tour

Learn about the people behind iconic local eateries and discover the flavours and stories that sh...

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Growing up in Devonport

This documentary photography exhibition by Francesca Brugnoli explores childhood in one of Auckla...

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Kava – A taste of Pacific Heritage

Suitable for all backgrounds – whether you're of Pacific Island descent or simply kava-curious.

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Highland Park

Come along for our fun school holiday activities at Highland Park Library!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Alberton Kitchenalia Display

The Alberton Collection Cabinet is filled with unique and interesting pieces of vintage kitchenalia!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

All aboard – How Tāmaki moves

Through digital experiences and collection displays, visitors can immerse themselves in the stori...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

An enduring gift: The story of Cornwall Park

An exhibition celebrating 125 years of Cornwall Park.

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Auckland Heritage Festival 2026

Explore a range of exciting events celebrating the history of food and beverage in Auckland.