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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

01 Oct 2026

Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks

In this presentation, Dr Brian McDonnell will share details of Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks.

01 Oct 2026

Blockhouse Bay: Picnics and Produce

Come along to connect with the heritage of the area and enjoy a chat with neighbours over refresh...

01 Oct 2026

Celebrating Parnell's Farmers' Market and History

A convivial meeting at the Parnell Library to celebrate the institution of the Parnell Farmers' M...

01 Oct 2026

Create your own lavender bag

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...

01 Oct 2026

Crown Lynn crockery: Tableware of a nation

Join Director Louise Stevenson at Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn & Clay Museum to explore the designers, p...

01 Oct 2026

Emerging realms: Mixed media acrylic painting

This school holiday workshop with visual artist Lucia Abena is designed to equip you with tools t...

01 Oct 2026

Food manufacturing and selling in old Onehunga

Come along for some fresh air and a trip through Onehunga heritage with a true local guide.

01 Oct 2026

Forever flowers

Create a one-of-a-kind bouquet that will never wilt!