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Growing more than kai
Te Pae o Manukau Food Forest at 274 Boundary, Clover Park, is a new community asset made possible through a partnership between Pacific Vision Aotearoa, the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Auckland Council.
Good things take time
Manu-kau Noa Iho Hayman Park now boasts one of Auckland’s top destination playgrounds, a restored wetland, new public facilities and spaces to relax.
Let’s play! $2.8m Avondale recreational hub takes shape
Whau Local Board approves the concept design for a new playground and upgrades to the surrounding park area in Avondale.
$326,000 investment boosts Tāmaki Estuary restoration
Cleaner waterways, healthier habitats and a stronger connection to nature are at the heart of the Tāmaki Estuary Restoration Programme, supported by the Howick Local Board.
Albert-Eden invests $270K in local sport and recreation facilities
Three community sport and recreation projects will receive $270,000 in funding from the Albert-Eden Local Board.
Finding the right park: promising signs for Onehunga parking pilot
Onehunga Town Centre is set for a upgrade.
A library like no other turns 25
25 years of helping young people in Ōtara learn, connect and grow at Tupu Youth Library, Auckland and NZ's only youth library.
Free programme creates new opportunities for Ōtāhuhu locals
Desire Paths brought free activities, practical support and new opportunities to Ōtāhuhu, helping locals build skills, try something new and connect with their community.
Events
Glen Eden Twilight Market
Enjoy chilling out, a night off cooking and a spot of Christmas Shopping.
Mahler 1
Mahler’s astonishing First Symphony begins with the primeval sound of the world awakening: it tel...
Cross Street Music Festival 2026
Bringing together some of Aotearoa’s most exciting independent, underground and emerging music fo...
Laingholm Christmas Twilight Market
Celebrate local talent, grab a bite, enjoy the music and soak up the twilight vibes.
SAS Spikefest grass volleyball tournament
Sign up for another epic weekend of 4v4 grass volleyball!
Orewa Christmas Twilight Market
A magical evening bringing the community together through Christmas spirit.
Devonport Christmas Festival
Don’t miss Santa’s Grotto and the Windsor Reserve Craft Market featuring unique handmade goods.
From Stillness to Splendour
David takes us back to an exciting and scintillating celebration of the season with his rendition...