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Community news 1 Sep 2026

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.

Playgrounds 31 Aug 2026

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.

Playgrounds 27 Aug 2026

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.

Community news 27 Aug 2026

$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.

Community news 27 Aug 2026

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.

Community news 24 Aug 2026

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.

Community news 24 Aug 2026

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

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Board Game Afternoon

Play classic and modern games, meet new people, and enjoy a great time together.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - City Centre

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead

Enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance and more.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pakuranga

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement.