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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

02 Oct 2026 - 02 Apr 2027

Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays

Experience Auckland’s longest running community food truck night, with delicious street food, liv...

03 Oct 2026

2026 Epsom Moon Festival

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a fun-filled day of culture, creativity, delicious food an...

03 Oct 2026

A Taste of Parnell

Learn about the history of market gardens in the area and explore one of Auckland’s best farmers...

03 Oct 2026

A Tavola Con Gli Italiani - Dining with Italians

Explore the evolution of food within Italy and the influences from overseas, including drinks and...

03 Oct 2026

Blockhouse Bay: Day trip paradise then and now

Guided by Krystene Vickers from the Blockhouse Bay Historical Society, the tour sets off from Arm...

03 Oct 2026

Botanical printing workshop: Fabric has memory

Transform vintage Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own.

03 Oct 2026

Culture kitchen: Documentary screening and feast

A live cultural experience for the Auckland Heritage Festival.

03 Oct 2026

Food dependence in the history of early Onehunga

Come along to discover an insightful look at how early Onehunga residents built their community f...