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Community 28 Mar 2025

Pukekohe park gifted dual Māori name

Kennelley Park has been gifted the dual name of Te Ara Poouri, marked with a special ceremony to recognise the significance of the name.   

Community 28 Mar 2025

Grants strengthen community efforts

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is ready to support even more community-driven projects. If you’re a local group, provider, or organisation with a great project or initiative, now is the time to apply!

Community 26 Mar 2025

Shaping Clevedon community hub

Clevedon is evolving, and there is an opportunity to upgrade and make better use of the Clevedon Community Hall.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Understand sustainable living: the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival arrives in April

A three-week celebration of sustainable living gets underway from April 7, with a number of free and engaging events to attend.

Community 24 Mar 2025

The Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is here from April

A three-week celebration of sustainable living gets underway from April 7, with a number of free and engaging events to attend.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Celebrating Culture Pop-Up in Howick

The Howick Local Board invites you to dive into a world of creativity and culture at the Celebrating Cultures Pop-Up at Ormiston Town Centre, from 15 to 30 March.

Transport 24 Mar 2025

New roundabout to support growth

A new single-lane roundabout is being built on State highway 22 on Paerata Road between Pukekohe and Paerata Rise.

Community 24 Mar 2025

You can go your own way with Wayfynders

There are many ways of connecting with our youth – but what better way to engage with our rangatahi than by having youth directly do this themselves.

Events

23 May 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

ParkRide GI

Join us for a free fun series of community bike rides.

23 May 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Contemporary Chinese Art

Discover how contemporary Chinese artists respond to history, politics, identity and everyday lif...

23 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Kids learn to ride

An opportunity to learn tips and tricks to practice with your kids at home.

23 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Death Cafe

An international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death.

23 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Mandarin guided tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now.

23 May 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective

Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.

17 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Regional park planting days - South

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks! 

16 May 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time - Mt Albert

Enjoy some fun action rhymes and cool times at your favourite library.