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Community 18 Jul 2025

Parks for everyone: Rodney report puts accessibility in focus

Accessibility assessments of four Rodney parks highlights the need to make play spaces more inclusive for children and caregivers of all abilities.

Arts 18 Jul 2025

Local creativity on display at Upper Harbour Open Art Studios

Open Art Studios made its debut in Upper Harbour, featuring 16 artists across seven studios and drawing strong community interest.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Putting the brakes on speed: Manurewa board invests in safety

Randwick Park is set to become safer for locals with a major investment of nearly $1.2 million going into traffic-calming measures.

Whanau friendly 18 Jul 2025

Belle Verde Playground reopens

A refreshed playground in Sunnynook now caters for tamariki of all ages, giving whānau in the area more reasons to get outdoors and connect with others in the community.

Community 17 Jul 2025

Avondale Community Centre closes for safety reasons

The Avondale Community Centre has closed its doors permanently after testing revealed high levels of black mould in the building.

Community 15 Jul 2025

Backing community priorities for Franklin

Franklin Local Board has adopted its 2025/2026 work programme guided by community feedback from residents, community groups and mana whenua.

Community 15 Jul 2025

Backing big ideas in Papakura  

Funding available now for community projects and youth in Papakura.

Sports / Leisure 15 Jul 2025

Small grants and big impact for Manurewa  

Local community groups and projects are set to benefit from funding following the Manurewa Local Board’s latest community grants round.

Events

23 May 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

ParkRide GI

Join us for a free fun series of community bike rides.

23 May 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Contemporary Chinese Art

Discover how contemporary Chinese artists respond to history, politics, identity and everyday lif...

23 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Kids learn to ride

An opportunity to learn tips and tricks to practice with your kids at home.

23 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Death Cafe

An international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death.

23 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Mandarin guided tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now.

23 May 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective

Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.

17 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Regional park planting days - South

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks! 

16 May 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time - Mt Albert

Enjoy some fun action rhymes and cool times at your favourite library.