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Community 27 Jan 2026

Waiheke board supports community and environmental projects in latest grant round

The Waiheke Local Board has allocated funding to a range of local and environmental projects through its Local and Environmental Grant Round, supporting initiatives that benefit the island’s community and environment.

Community 22 Jan 2026

Making moves with Local Grants

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is inviting community groups, organisations, and individuals to apply for the Board’s Local Grant round two, open from 12 January to 20 February 2026, for projects starting after 1 May 2026.

Whanau friendly 22 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Rodney

Explore Rodney’s free events, youth programmes, arts, parks, and beaches — all supported by Rodney Local Board for affordable summer fun.

Community 22 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Hibiscus and Bays

Enjoy affordable summer fun in Hibiscus and Bays with beach days, outdoor adventures, creative workshops and festivals; all backed by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

21 Jan 2026

Your free summer fun starts here in Waitākere Ranges

Summer is officially calling, and it's time to get your fun sorted! Thanks to support and funding from Waitākere Ranges Local Board, a fantastic line-up of free activities and community events is ready for you and your whānau!

Community 20 Jan 2026

Free summer swimming makes a splash in Whau

Whau locals are being invited to cool off for free this summer, thanks to a community swimming initiative delivered in partnership with local schools and Whau Local Board.

Community 19 Jan 2026

4 ways to come out and play, the local summer way

Whether it’s adventure, fun, or just a reason to enjoy the outdoors, all these activities or spaces are supported or funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, so you can make the most of summer the local way!

Community 19 Jan 2026

Make the most and soak up summer: you don’t have to go far to have a good time

With free events, local talent, and some of the best play spaces, funded and supported by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, now is the perfect time to get out, explore, and make the most of summer.

Events

01 Oct 2026

Highwic Beyond the Ropes House Tours

Visit parts of Highwic the public do not usually see and view objects normally in storage.

01 Oct 2026

Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations

Celebrating one of New Zealand’s greatest aviation pioneers, Jean Batten.

01 Oct 2026

West Auckland kai stories: Past, present, future

This event features a mix of video and photo exhibition with kōrero to launch the West Auckland K...

01 Oct 2026

What fills our plate: Onehunga stories and recipes

A project that will gather anecdotes, stories and recipes into a community recipe book highlighti...

01 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Field to Table: The Pukekohe Dehydration Factory

Heritage specialist Cara Francesco presents a lecture on this fascinating chapter of Pukekohe’s h...

01 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Photo exhibition: 22 Years of Botany Library

We invite you to take a walk down memory lane through 22 years of community events, programmes an...

02 Oct 2026

Mahurangi Harbour 60 Years of Oyster Farming

Hear first-hand insights from long-time oyster farmers Dianne and Dave Morgan, and Jon Nicholson,...

02 Oct 2026

Picnic and play: Wild streets of play

A free day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!