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Community 12 Sep 2025

New lease crosses the line at Rosebank Speedway

Speedway fans can look forward to at least five more years of events at Rosebank Domain, thanks to Whau Local Board.

Community 11 Sep 2025

New play spaces for Upper Harbour families

Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.

Community 10 Sep 2025

Fix and Finish Fund: green light for Waikōwhai Coastal Tracks repairs

Picturesque coastal connections around the Manukau Harbour will be restored by 2027, thanks to securing a portion of the Fix and Finish Fund.

Community 10 Sep 2025

Epsom Library upgrades to be completed a year earlier with Fix and Finish Funds

The Epsom Library will undergo a multi-million-dollar upgrade – following a successful Fix and Finish Fund application. 

Community 10 Sep 2025

Strength in numbers: improved community safety in Panmure

There’s a beefed-up security presence in Panmure – thanks to a local board investment. 

Community 10 Sep 2025

From soil to sand: Mount Wellington War Memorial Park sports field to be upgraded

Mount Wellington War Memorial Park sports fields users will be able to double the number of playing hours per week following investment from the Fix and Finish Fund.

Community 9 Sep 2025

New $1.7m playground coming for Avondale

A major upgrade to the Avondale Central Reserve playground has been secured, after the Governing Body approved Whau Local Board’s submission for funding through Auckland Council’s new Fix and Finish Fund.

Environment 9 Sep 2025

Pickett brothers celebrated for clean-up efforts in Papakura

Two young Papakura brothers have shown that you’re never too young to make a difference when it comes to caring for the environment.  

Events

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

17 May 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Tamariki Book Club

Join the adventure. Build your confidence in a safe and inclusive space at our book club.

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Swimming skeletons

Tamariki can bring a fishy friend to life, bones and all!

03 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Junior and intermediate dodgeball

Designed to introduce children to dodgeball as well as improve their skills while having fun.

12 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Get access to locally sourced, fresh and nutritionally dense food through our vibrant farmers mar...

22 Mar 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

Kahurangiariki Smith: Kai a te Taniwha

In this exhibition, taniwha are depicted as forms that emerge in response to emotional intensity,...

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo: Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy and improve te reo.