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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

15 May 2026 - 28 May 2027

Tech Cafe - Mt Albert

Need help navigating your devices? Tech Cafe is here to help!

14 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Playfight

An Edinburgh Festival smash hit - fast, funny and unfiltered.

13 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

The Queen's Nanny

Anna Jullienne plays Crawfie, balancing humour and heartbreak as her loyalty is questioned.

09 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

The Lamplighters

Three former detectives reunite on the anniversary of a murder case that still haunts them.

08 May 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Digital Drop-in

You can ask basic tech questions and we will guide you through some simple solutions.

06 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Listen up!

The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its connections wi...

01 May 2026 - 29 May 2026

NZ Music Month on Queens Wharf

Celebrate with a mix-tape of choice, homegrown and a 100% NZ line-up of DJs and intimate live sets.

01 May 2026 - 29 May 2026

XYZZY

An immersive art-based planetarium screening with 90s-inspired electronic synthesizer tracks.