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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 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital Together Online Council Services Drop-in Sessions

Come along to a free drop-in session and learn how to use Auckland Council’s online services.

21 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-in

These walk-in sessions are for people from all walks of life to ask questions about their digital...

14 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ponsonby

Bring your babies and toddlers to a fun half hour filled with music, movement and a little bit of...

05 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Takapuna

Sing, listen, and play—bubbles, stories, and songs at Rhymetime!

05 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital and CV support

Free digital and CV support. 

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Avondale

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

28 May 2026

Bishop Stream planting

Come along to help transform the stream and put native plants in the ground.