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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

04 Oct 2026

Exploring Sacred Spaces - SGI Buddhist Centre

This event traces the history of the faith of SGI New Zealand including their Buddhist community...

04 Oct 2026

Geoheritage guided walk - Ihumatao Fossil Forests

Join geoheritage specialist Bruce Hayward for a short walk around the foreshore.

04 Oct 2026

Gohar Hone Tak: Poetry & Heritage

The event marks the launch of an inspiring autobiography by Ashar Hasan Ashar, reflecting identit...

04 Oct 2026

Masala meets the Islands - Curry tales from Fiji

This interactive session celebrates the connections between Fiji and Aotearoa New Zealand, recogn...

04 Oct 2026

Painted heirlooms: Painting workshop

Painted Heirlooms is an exhibition and hands-on workshop by Auckland artist Amreen Manjiyani.

04 Oct 2026

Pasifika Heritage Walk of Ponsonby

Join Auckland’s popular Samoan duo, Mua Pua and Sofi Pua, for a guided walk through Studio One To...

04 Oct 2026

St Mark's Church, Remuera, Through the Years

Discover St Mark’s rich history, from its 1847 beginnings to the stories held within its historic...

04 Oct 2026

Tē Kete Kai o Kaipara

At this event, you'll learn about early fishing, cultivation and tikanga practices.