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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

19 Oct 2026 - 23 Nov 2026

Throw and pinch ceramics course

Join Val for a relaxing six-week evening ceramics course where you'll explore both hand-building...

12 Oct 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Japanese Storytime

A fun and interactive programme for children aged five and under.

12 Oct 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Mixed media adventures

Learn to take creative risks, solve visual challenges and develop your unique artistic voice.

12 Oct 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Kids' Ukulele Club

Come along and have a jam on the ukulele!

12 Oct 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Storytime - Warkworth

Storytime is a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes.

28 Sep 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Nippon Clippons – Made in New Zealand

An Auckland Harbour Bridge photo exhibition.

21 Aug 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Kaumātua and open groove

Enjoy a fun, high-energy workout that's suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

17 Aug 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Book exchange

Find something new to read and exchange books with others in the community.