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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. 

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.

Events

18 Oct 2026

LIVE Day: Flying

Take flight for a day of fantastic flying fun at MOTAT!

18 Oct 2026

Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Fun Run

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

18 Oct 2026

Soft sensory reset for adults

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week by joining us for an Adults Soft Sensory Reset with Messy...

18 Oct 2026

Stoats, traps and tech: Predator control in action

Join The Forest Bridge Trust for an afternoon focused on predator control, technology and protect...

18 Oct 2026

Summer lawn bowls - Give it a go

Play summer bowls, come on, you know you've always wanted to!

18 Oct 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

A day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!

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...

16 Oct 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Page to Future

We invite people of all ages to stop by and share in the joy of reading, conversation and connect...