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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

17 Nov 2026

Festive wrapping - Adult workshop

Join the West Auckland Resource Centre for a creative session exploring zero-waste gift wrapping!

18 Nov 2026

Ribbon lei workshop

Join Niuean weaver Jessie Atutolu-Tulisi for a hands-on ribbon lei workshop.

18 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

All You Had Was Fun

A play about friendship, cycles and the roles we end up playing with the people who know us best.

19 Nov 2026

Biomaterial and textile waste lampshade workshop

Join artist and designer Hannah-Lee Jade for a hands-on lamp shade making workshop exploring text...

19 Nov 2026

Grieg’s Piano Concerto

Appearing in Australasia for the first time, Norwegian pianist Christian Ihle Hadland plays the e...

19 Nov 2026

Microgreens and sprouts workshop

An interactive Love Food Hate Waste workshop where you will discover the world of microgreens and...

20 Nov 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Takutai

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.