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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

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

Choose from your favourite freaky monster and create your own hand-built clay mug.

28 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026

Growing Glenfield: Market to community gardens

Rediscover the agricultural past of the area.

28 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Floral Discovery Station

Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: 1970s Ponsonby exhibition

Photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper turned her lens on Ponsonby Road’s 1970s streetscape, documen...

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: A photographic exhibition of the 1970s

Photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper documented the everyday life, distinctive characters and chan...

28 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Ōtāhuhu Library

Come along to Ōtāhuhu Library for fun school holiday activities!

28 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Spring School Holiday Programme with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

We’ve got the perfect mix of outdoor adventures, creative activities and exciting outings!

28 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Stories come alive at Mahurangi East Library

Stories come alive at Mahurangi East Library these school holidays! Stop Motion Animation Worksho...