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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

19 Sep 2026

Live safely in Auckland: Health and safety talk

Join us for a free Mandarin-language seminar on navigating New Zealand's healthcare system and st...

19 Sep 2026

Moon Festival Celebration

Celebrate Moon Festival at Epsom Library.

19 Sep 2026

Mooncake workshop

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us!

19 Sep 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy – Exploring medicinal plants of spring

Learn about the medicinal plants that grow all around us in Tāmaki Makaurau.

19 Sep 2026

Pirate For a Day Sailing

A special pirate-themed sailing in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day!

19 Sep 2026

Pounamu workshop - Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Pounamu whale tooth workshop Rei niho Paraoa or Rei Puta are pendants traditionally made from wha...

19 Sep 2026

Space out: Creative reset for adults

Listen to music or an e-book. Read, write, colour or just relax and take a breath!

19 Sep 2026

Tāmaki Untold: All Aboard Auckland

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the City Rail Link (CRL).