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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

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music plus delicious fo...

24 Jun 2026

All That Glitters: The Gala Night

Come and experience the opening of the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival - your perfect sneak peek i...

24 Jun 2026

Author talk: Anna Woods

Award-winning local writer Anna Woods discusses her debut novel, LIT.

24 Jun 2026

Meet Hibiscus and Bays Local Board members

Drop in for a kōrero chat and hear what’s coming up for our community in the Local Board Plan.

24 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

The Piano Bar

This afterhours playground brings cabaret stars and audiences together in a joyful free-for-all.

24 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Champagne Lounge

Raise a glass, feel the vibe and let cabaret’s finest musicians surprise you with pop-up jazz per...

24 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Cheeky Cabaret

A genre-bending night out that fuses circus, vaudeville, comedy and new burlesque into one delici...

24 Jun 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Foyer Follies

Catch a glimpse of the future with our resident Tarot and Palm Readers, bringing a touch of other...