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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

17 Sep 2026

Book launch: On the Rocks by Paul Campbell

Come along to the launch of 'On the Rocks', a remarkable true story of adventure, resilience and...

17 Sep 2026

Maramataka workshop

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and learn about the maramataka (Māori Lunar Calendar).

17 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Snow Skin Mooncake Making

Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival by making and tasting snow moon cake.

17 Sep 2026

Raranga Māori Weaving

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by learning the basics of mahi raranga (Māori flax weaving).

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

18 Sep 2026

Discover Bushglen Reserve at night

Join Auckland Council Park Rangers and Restore Hibiscus and Bays for a guided evening adventure t...

18 Sep 2026

Hands-on Ecology Series: Waewae Tapu

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!