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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

14 Nov 2026

Back to the 80's

Don’t miss this power-packed evening with the Auckland Phil and our incredible guest vocalists pe...

15 Nov 2026

Learn to draw glorious roses

Join botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith for a workshop that will guide you to draw a beautiful...

19 Nov 2026

Grieg’s Piano Concerto

Appearing in Australasia for the first time, Norwegian pianist Christian Ihle Hadland plays the e...

26 Nov 2026

Mahler 1

Mahler’s astonishing First Symphony begins with the primeval sound of the world awakening: it tel...

06 Dec 2026

From Stillness to Splendour

David takes us back to an exciting and scintillating celebration of the season with his rendition...

08 Dec 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Christmas Storytime

A  great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

12 Dec 2026

Ocean Swim Series: Bean Rock

This event offers swimmers a rare opportunity to race around Bean Rock Lighthouse, one of Aucklan...

18 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Christmas Cheer

Gather whānau and friends together for this special concert.