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Have your say 11 Mar 2026

Have your say on fenced dog parks for Hibiscus and Bays

Residents are being asked for their feedback on possible locations for two fenced dog parks.

Community news 10 Mar 2026

Remuera restoration: historic train station gets critical restoration funding

The Remuera train station – one of the most significant remaining suburban railway buildings in New Zealand – is getting key restoration funding after a long delay. 

Community news 9 Mar 2026

Devonport Youth Forum helps Bayswater teen connect with community

For Eva McLean, 18, getting involved with the Devonport Youth Forum has been a way to meet people, support local events, and explore her creativity.

Community news 9 Mar 2026

Friday nights sorted for Waiheke rangatahi

Waiheke rangatahi will continue to have a safe and active place to connect on Friday nights thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Waiheke Local Board to the Waiheke Recreation Centre.

Community news 4 Mar 2026

Franklin farewells Malcolm Bell

Franklin Local Board member, Malcolm Bell is stepping down after 12 years representing Franklin’s Wairoa subdivision.

Community news 4 Mar 2026

Discover Papakura's cultural gems: four must-visit hotspots

Check out our top picks which are all made possible by the Papakura Local Board and start filling your cup with local experiences. 

Community news 3 Mar 2026

Annual Plan: be part of the decision-making

If you live in East Auckland and are planning to have your say on the Annual Plan 2026/2027, you might be wondering what the proposed changes mean for where you live.

Community news 3 Mar 2026

South Auckland, let’s hear it

Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is now open for consultation, and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are committed to making sure South Auckland communities have every opportunity to be heard.

Events

20 Oct 2026

Essential parenting skills

A session filled with interesting facts, practical information and exciting activities for parent...

20 Oct 2026

Tea and Topics - Woodturning

Strett Nicolson, formal president of South Auckland Woodturners Guild will talk about the history...

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Future Potters Club

Ignite your child’s creativity and let them discover the wonders of clay with our six-week Future...

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Throw it down remix

This six-week course course is open to beginners, intermediate potters and beyond!

20 Oct 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Shared reading group

A welcoming space where you can listen or read aloud short stories and poems over tea or coffee

13 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Art & Tea

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

13 Oct 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Portrait foundations

This 8-week course will teach drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and Jo...

13 Oct 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading to Mango

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