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Community 11 Jun 2025

Rock Daisy rocks again

Once a simple play area, Rock Daisy Crescent Reserve in Māngere is now a vibrant, family-friendly space - revitalised with support from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and mana whenua..

Community 11 Jun 2025

Doing Good? Let’s do it Together

Local groups in the Howick Local Board area can apply for a community grant from now until 11 July 2025.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Jun 2025

An urban adventure in Kepa Bush

Ōrākei Local Board deputy chair Sarah Powrie shares about her favourite green space.

Community 11 Jun 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board reduces Onehunga Business Improvement District targeted rate

The targeted rate for the Onehunga Business Improvement District (BID) has been reduced from $1,000,000 to $410,000. 

Community 11 Jun 2025

Lagoon Edge Reserve upgrades underway from June

Panmure’s Lagoon Edge is set for a glow-up with an upgrade that celebrates the cultural and historical significance of area.  

Community 11 Jun 2025

Wonderful Waiapu Precinct construction commences in June

Onehunga’s town centre is set to become better-connected and more vibrant with the construction of the Waiapu Precinct from June. 

Community 11 Jun 2025

New community garden grows connection and climate action in Wesley

A vibrant new community garden has taken root in Puketāpapa, unlocking faith, food, and fellowship in the heart of Wesley.

Community 10 Jun 2025

Celebrating Autism in Every Shade

Every Colour, every kid, every story. It was Sensory Fun Day at Ōtara Library on 29 April - part of Autism Awareness Month.

Events

27 Sep 2026

The Henderson Shuffle

The Henderson Shuffle is a 12‑hour, non‑competitive community endurance event - where people walk...

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

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

01 Oct 2026

Haydn & Shostakovich

Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg’s first suite from his music to the play...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Halloween Beasts

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures.

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

15 Oct 2026

Beethoven’s Piano No. 4

The brilliant 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu makes her Australasian debut with Beethoven...

17 Oct 2026

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra

A classical symphony orchestra performing a wide repertoire of music.

18 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026

Full Fat Legend

Comedy Legend Greg Davies is coming to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time with his...