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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

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

12 Jul 2026

Whetū Workshop

Join us for a free creative workshop with Māori artist Kairau ‘Haser’ Bradley, where you'll creat...

05 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki Mauri Tau - Guided Meditation

An immersive Matariki meditation experience bringing together mindfulness, hauora and kaupapa Māo...

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.

28 Jun 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

A must-see, world-class exhibition enjoyed all over the world by nature lovers and photographers.

14 Jun 2026 - 08 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Warkworth

Come along for a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda in a relaxed...

31 May 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Cosmologies

Cosmologies brings together the work of Nikau Hindin and Naminapu Maymuru-White into an exhibitio...

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...