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Community news 8 May 2026

Roll into the fun at Riverhead Skatepark

From first ramps to scooters and whānau fun — the Riverhead community celebrates its new skatepark.

Sustainability 7 May 2026

Face to face with nature (literally)

At Kohuora Park, learning came alive - sometimes landing right on your face.

Playgrounds 7 May 2026

Fresh play space at Raewyn Reserve

Raewyn Reserve playground in Pakūranga has been given a new lease on life, transforming into a safe, welcoming space for local families to enjoy - thanks to the Howick Local Board.

Community news 6 May 2026

Onehunga sports memberships surge with local board funding

The Te Papapa Onehunga Rugby & Sports Club is seeing super-strong membership growth.

Community news 6 May 2026

Albert-Eden provides key $300,000 investment into Pt Chevalier marae

Point Chevalier’s Te Māhurehure Marae will receive a $300,000 investment for construction of its new Wāhi Mahi studios. 

Community news 5 May 2026

Beachlands Community Hub takes shape

The refreshed space will support connection, creativity and everyday use – featuring flexible areas to work, meet, create and recreate.

4 May 2026

Five ways Franklin cares for its flora and fauna

A total of $900,000 was allocated to protect Franklin's natural environment in 2025/2026.

Community 30 Apr 2026

Walter Massey Park: a win for sport and community

Walter Massey Park in Māngere, has been transformed into a top-tier community sporting hub - made possible by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Auckland Council, and the Māngere East Hawks Special Projects Team.

Events

03 Oct 2026

Heritage talk: When a dream set sail

Bill Deed tells the story of why he had a dream to restore a sailing ship in Waiuku.

03 Oct 2026

Judges Bay heritage walk: Food and exchange

Discover historic Judges Bay on a heritage walk exploring Auckland’s early food landscapes and cu...

03 Oct 2026

Roots, recipes and reinvention

Discover Ponsonby Road’s food heritage on a guided walk.

03 Oct 2026

Stories from the past

Come to Whangaparaoa Library and listen to the stories from the past.

03 Oct 2026

Takeaway lives: Food, memory and migration

Celebrate this year's Auckland Heritage Festival theme of kai with us as we host a discussion wit...

03 Oct 2026

The Lord Who Serves Vegetables

The tour explores how faith and everyday life intertwine within Indian communities.

03 Oct 2026

The Māra Kai of Te Haukapua, Devonport 1350-1863

Beneath the modern suburb of Devonport lies another landscape – an area of Māori māra kai, garden...

03 Oct 2026

The olives and the vines hafla

Celebrate the Corban family’s Lebanese food and wine legacy in the Corban Estate Homestead.