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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. 

Community 20 May 2025

Dumping = fines. Anti-social behaviour? not here!

Illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour have no place in our neighbourhoods—that’s the clear message being delivered by local residents and community partners working together to create safer, cleaner spaces in Māngere.

Environment 20 May 2025

Bold Ngahere plan gets green thumbs up in Devonport-Takapuna

Devonport-Takapuna is gearing up for a decade dedicated to growing more trees after the local board agreed to produce a 10-year plan to boost green spaces in the area.

Community 20 May 2025

Using our voice for important issues

When the Ōrākei Local Board is not the decision-maker about local issues, it advocates to get the best for the local community.

Events

07 Jul 2026

Big box play: Pop up creative playground

Kids take the lead on this one as they repurpose and explore with household recycling, loose part...

07 Jul 2026

Harakeke weaving for tamariki

Celebrate Matariki and explore te ao Māori through a hands-on harakeke weaving session led by Wha...

07 Jul 2026

Looking back to move forward: The call of pōhutukawa

Discover the meaning and practices surrounding Matariki.

07 Jul 2026

Matariki star dream catcher workshop

Bring along your tamariki for this Matariki star dream catcher workshop with The Recreators!

07 Jul 2026

Ōrākei waiata performance

All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.

07 Jul 2026

Poi making - Epsom

Celebrate Matariki with us by learning how to create your very own poi!

07 Jul 2026

Poi making - Flat Bush

Come along to create your own colourful poi.

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.