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Community news 13 Apr 2026

Calling all community champions for Papakura

From sports fields to community halls, arts spaces to local reserves, volunteers can be found in many places around neighbourhood, helping it thrive. 

10 Apr 2026

Four ways Papakura cares for its flora and fauna

Papakura Local Board committed $200,000 in 2025/2026 to protecting its natural environment.

10 Apr 2026

Three ways Manurewa cares for its flora and fauna

Manurewa Local Board is investing $1.1 million in 2025/2026 to protect and enhance its natural environment.

Community news 8 Apr 2026

5 ways locals help wildlife in Hibiscus and Bays

Locals are stepping up for nature and protecting native wildlife with support from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community news 8 Apr 2026

More play, more fun: Muriwai Village Green gets a makeover

Construction starts soon to bring exciting new facilities for all ages.

8 Apr 2026

5 ways to protect Rodney’s environment

Across Rodney, communities are coming together to protect native wildlife, restore ecosystems, and help nature thrive.

Environment news 7 Apr 2026

4-ward thinking: 4 ways the Local Board makes green happen

Let’s take a look at four ways the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is supporting environmental work in the community.

Community 7 Apr 2026

Four ways the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board delivers on sustainability

Growing food, cutting costs, and building connection, Ōtara-Papatoetoe locals are turning to māra kai and community gardens, and the board is keen to help others get started.

Events

15 Aug 2026 - 14 Feb 2028

Our Ocean of Islands

A landmark exhibition bringing together Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices.

14 Aug 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Tūturu Kāenga

An exhibition by father and son, George and Brook Konia.

14 Aug 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Witipū

An exhibition inviting you to reconsider a term that has long been used to describe wāhine Māori...

11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Art Kids

This fun after-school art programme introduces children to different cultures and places through...

11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Light volleyball

A fun and accessible twist on traditional volleyball.

11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Squad180

Join the Squad180 team for a gentle yet effective workout designed to strengthen the body, improv...

11 Aug 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Aroha Tai Chi

This welcoming class is a wonderful way to improve mobility, reduce stress, and connect with othe...

08 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Jeena Shin & Jamie Te Heuheu: Moving through time

This exhibition presents a dialogue between Aotearoa-based painters Jeena Shin (South Korea) and...