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Community 3 Feb 2026

Your community, your opportunities, backed by Kaipātiki Local Board

Through local community house programmes, supported by Kaipātiki Local Board investment, beach Haven resident Karl Nebbeling found connection, new skills and a new direction close to home.

Community 3 Feb 2026

Many cultures, one dance floor

The Diversity Festival returns on Saturday 11 April, celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of South Auckland.

Community 2 Feb 2026

Superhero approval for Kimpton Park playground

Papatoetoe families are buzzing with excitement as the newly upgraded playground at Toetoe-nui / Kimpton Park is open, thanks to funding by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community news 2 Feb 2026

A fresh facelift for Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park

Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park in Māngere, named after the area’s sacred springs, has been upgraded following community feedback.

Community 29 Jan 2026

The Landing: local stories find a timeless home

At Ngā Tohu o Uenuku / Māngere Arts Centre, The Landing beautifully demonstrated how local stories could be transformed into living taonga: portraits and voices that captured the richness of the community’s lived experiences.

Community 29 Jan 2026

Out with the old, in with the woohoo!

From Monday 9 February 2026, work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from the Howick Local Board.

Community 29 Jan 2026

Dropping in like its hot: new flow bowl construction underway

Get ready to drop into some gnarly moves at Onehunga Bay Reserve when the new flow bowl drops in April. 

Community 28 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Upper Harbour

Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Events

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay!

28 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Art and tea

A holistic wellbeing course based on the freedom of artistic expression combined with meditation...

28 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Ceramic Critters

Get creative with clay in this hands-on ceramics class designed especially for kids!

28 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.

28 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Girls' Club

A safe, inclusive space to connect, share and support one another.

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

21 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Roskill

A fun and free programme for ages 0-18 months.

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...