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Community 27 May 2025

Plastic Beach: new plastic seats for Pt Chev

Seeing plastic near a beach isn’t a welcome site – unless it’s a new plastic bench seat.

Community 26 May 2025

Learn to swim - love to swim

Howick Local Board has backed an initiative that delivers community swim lessons by SwimGym, offering programmes for all ages and stages – from babies to adults, and holiday programmes.

Community 26 May 2025

Isn't she Lovely

Mother’s Day can be both beautiful and bittersweet. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Isn’t She Lovely created space to grieve, remember, and celebrate the women who live on in our hearts.

Cultural 23 May 2025

Whānau voices shape Pukekohe Memorial  

Families of those who are buried in unmarked graves at Pukekohe Cemetery hope for the planned memorial to be a place of reflection, healing and unity for everyone.   

Youth / Rangatahi 22 May 2025

Winter planting brings together the Upper Harbour community

Volunteers across Upper Harbour are gearing up to plant over 8,000 native trees and shrubs in 14 parks this winter.

Community 22 May 2025

Nature’s getting a helping hand in Howick — and it’s starting to show

Howick’s green spaces are growing stronger thanks to ecological efforts funded by the Howick Local Board — and the community is part of the story.

Community 21 May 2025

Work set to start on new life for Titirangi War Memorial Hall and Library

A major refurbishment is set to begin on the Titirangi War Memorial Hall and Library.

Community 20 May 2025

Push play and go: Kaipātiki adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Kaipātiki Local Board have played a key role in progressing the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Events

23 May 2026

Mystery in the library series

Join a quintet of Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon.

23 May 2026

NZ Music Month: Bad for Education | William Walker at Avondale Library

Join us at for a solo-set from Bad for Education founder, lead singer, and guitarist, William Wal...

23 May 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

23 May 2026

Tāmaki Zero Waste Repair Café

Our skilled fixers will help troubleshoot and have a go at repairing just about anything.

23 May 2026

Yoga on the lawn

Slow down and connect with nature to celebrate Botanic Gardens week.

23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Marbled clay on the wheel

Create mesmerizing marbled ceramic vases and cups by combining contrasting coloured clay and shap...

23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Sports Tech

Take part in mixed reality sports, multisensory experiences and discover the science of the human...

23 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Flax weaving

Begin your harakeke journey and create beautiful woven projects.