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Community news 22 Apr 2026

Lest we forget: Anzac Day 2026 commemorations in Manurewa-Papakura

Manurewa and Papakura local boards and Auckland RSA invite you to join our local services and parades, honouring New Zealanders past and present who have served in conflicts, peacekeeping missions or military operations around the world.

Community news 21 Apr 2026

Help design the Manly Park playground

Have your say on the Manly Park playground upgrade.

Walkways 20 Apr 2026

Walker’s bequest to enhance Ōrākei pathways

A keen walker who loved the outdoors has bequeathed her estate to the Ōrākei Local Board to be used for the development and maintenance of walkways and pathways.

Community news 20 Apr 2026

Community feedback invited on memorial design at Pukekohe Cemetery

Plans for a memorial garden to recognise the unmarked graves in Pukekohe Cemetery have been released for public comment.

Emergency Recovery 16 Apr 2026

Voting open for Roskill-Wesley storm recovery initiatives

Locals in Mt Roskill and Wesley are taking the next step in shaping their recovery from the 2023 storms, with voting now open for community-led projects to bring to life.

Community news 15 Apr 2026

Ti Rākau Park - bigger, better for Pakūranga

Better, more welcoming public spaces are now in place at Ti Rākau Park in Pakūranga, following upgrades to the changing rooms and toilets by the Howick Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 Apr 2026

Good vibes after school at Rangatahi Piki Ake

Rangatahi Piki Ake is a free youth drop-in programme for rangatahi aged 13–18 years offered during Term 2, thanks to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards.

Community news 13 Apr 2026

Walk this way: Puketāpapa Local Board unlocks safer pedestrian crossing for Dominion Road

One of Auckland’s busiest roads will be easier to safely get cross, thanks to funding from the Puketāpapa Local Board.

Events

25 Sep 2026

Hands-on Ecology Series: Whenua and Oneone

Designed for community restoration groups and anyone keen to learn about restoration ecology thro...

25 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Big Low Dream

A new contemporary dance work about what we reach for, together, in the dark.

25 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Auckland Moon Festival 2026

Celebrate the Auckland Moon Festival 2026, one of Auckland's largest multicultural celebrations o...

26 Jun 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Board Games Club - Glen Eden

Join us for a fun, relaxed time of board games.

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Scottish Ceilidh

Join us for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music.

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

26 Sep 2026

Ara Lodge 348 I.C. Heritage Walk

Join us for a fascinating walking tour through the heart of Auckland's heritage precinct.

26 Sep 2026

Before the Michelin Guide: Eating out in Auckland

This lively talk traces the surprising history of eating out in Tāmaki Makaurau.