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Community 12 Sep 2024

Showgrounds plan takes new approach

A plan around the development of the Clevedon A & P Showgrounds has been rewritten after community feedback.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 12 Sep 2024

A fresh new chapter for $1.9m Ōtāhuhu’s Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square

In the heart of Ōtāhuhu, Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square has been reborn. Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board committing $1.9 million to the project, with the support of Ōtāhuhu Business Association and Mana Whenua.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Records broken at West Auckland citizenship ceremony

Records have been broken with the first citizenship ceremony held at Trusts Arena attended by around 900 people.  

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Sep 2024

Matt's Manurewa movie magic

Manurewa Local Board chair Matt Winiata has turned to video to reach out to young people.

Community 11 Sep 2024

United for a Safer Hunters Corner

After a surge in violent incidents, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Indian Retailers' Association appeal to Mayor and Governing Body for enhanced security at Hunters Corner.

Community 10 Sep 2024

Community on the beat

From mums to business owners – community patrols consist of committed local residents from all different walks of life.

Community 6 Sep 2024

Partnerships will help community groups

More than 20 community organisations will work alongside the Franklin Local Board on projects across the district.

Events

10 Oct 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

This heritage event invites you to learn about the people, history and traditions that shaped thi...

10 Oct 2026

Waimoko Glen Stream Care Session

Come and help save the Waimoko and Waiwhauwhaupaku (Swanson) Streams from rubbish and invasive we...

10 Oct 2026

Winter's End Pottery Market

A pottery market with unique and fun workshops on offer.

10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Kids toy boat building activity

This free workshop invites the next generation of creators to build their very own wooden toy boat.

11 Oct 2026

A musical feast

Folk musicians Chris Priestley and Cameron Bennett will draw on their vast repertoire of original...

11 Oct 2026

Afternoon tea: Modern day importance

Enjoy a display celebrating a collection of hand‑embroidered tablecloths and fine teacups, alongs...

11 Oct 2026

Alberton Vintage Market Day

Come along to find a treasure and enjoy delicious food and coffee.

11 Oct 2026

Britten War Requiem

Enjoy one of the twentieth century’s most ambitious choral masterpieces.