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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

26 Sep 2026

Walking the Clay Trail: New Lynn Ceramics

Join an experienced guide from Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn and Clay Museum to discover the public art,...

26 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Natural wools challenge and exhibition 2026

Crafters from around Aotearoa are invited to create items for this challenge using hand spun wool...

26 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

The Vic Devonport - A history of film

Come along for a tour that highlights The Vic's heritage with a focus on film history.

26 Sep 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

Heritage tour and high tea at Pah Homestead

An opportunity for history buffs and architecture lovers to learn more about the fascinating stor...

26 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Street food stories: A Desi heritage feast

Join owner and founder VIhangi for a live cooking demonstration featuring iconic dishes like Vada...

26 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Journey beyond: School holiday programme

Journey beyond at Onehunga Library with a packed programme of music, creativity, culture, storyte...

26 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Epsom

Come along to Epsom Library for fun school holiday activities this spring!

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

A tour of Symonds Street Cemetery

Hidden beside the bustle of busy motorways and inner-city streets is Auckland city's oldest cemet...