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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

18 Oct 2026

Dream Futures: Screendance Now

Come together to celebrate and send off Tempo Dance Festival in style.

18 Oct 2026

Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Fun Run

One of the most spectacular coastal fun runs in the Auckland area! 

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...

21 Oct 2026

Lalaga Ke Malolo

Celebrate Niuean Language Week in a wellness weaving workshop with Niuean, Tongan and Samoan crea...

21 Oct 2026

Weaving workshop

Learn how to weave a matalili from start to finish under the guidance of Dahlina.

21 Oct 2026 - 08 Nov 2026

Jesus Christ Superstar

The award-winning production and global phenomenon is coming to Auckland.

22 Oct 2026 - 01 Apr 2027

Summer Swim Series

With swim distances ranging from 500m to 2000m, you can choose the challenge that suits your abil...

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

One cup, one thousand stories

Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...