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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

24 May 2026

Kids' robotics workshop

This interactive workshop offers a fun and engaging introduction to the world of robotics and cod...

24 May 2026

Last Laughs Awards Gala

This is your chance to rub shoulders with your favourite comedians, catch the live reactions, and...

24 May 2026

Local Youth AI Innovation Expo

Celebrate the innovative AI creations of our local rangatahi, that have already gained internatio...

24 May 2026

Music Repair Café

Our goal is to empower you to care for your instruments and foster a culture of repair. Plus enjo...

24 May 2026

NZ Music Month: Kairos - Blockhouse Bay Library

Kairos play an energetic mix of instrumentals and songs.

24 May 2026

Planting day - Amorino Park

Join us for a hands-on morning of planting native trees, shrubs and grasses.

24 May 2026

Poetry reading / Book launch

Local author Art Nahill celebrates the release of his fifth book of poems, Circumstance and Seren...

24 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Regional park planting days - North

A fun and rewarding morning out in our northern regional parks helping plant trees.