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Community news 27 Feb 2026

Investing in Whau’s parks, youth or communities? Your call

More investment in parks, youth, or communities? Whau’s future is in your hands as Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 opens for consultation.

Community news 27 Feb 2026

Is the Annual Plan on track for Manurewa-Papakura?

This is Manurewa-Papakura’s moment to help shape the future of our neighbourhoods.

Community news 23 Feb 2026

Make the most of Rosedale Park

Keen for a walk, a weekend game, or a way to give back to nature? Rosedale Park has plenty of reasons to get outdoors.

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Feb 2026

Connecting youth in Ōrākei

Last year, Youth of Ōrākei reached more than 8,000 local youth, creating meaningful opportunities for them to be involved in the community.

Community news 20 Feb 2026

TAPAC: a place of learning, inspiration and connection

Three women involved with TAPAC share how the organisation fosters creativity, confidence and community.

Community news 20 Feb 2026

Serving up something special

The Cultural Food Festival 2026 is back.

Plans / Projects 19 Feb 2026

New pilot opens the door to conversations with Upper Harbour Local Board

Community Conversations offers a relaxed and dedicated time to talk with local board members.

Sports / Leisure 16 Feb 2026

Sidelines Playbox brings new play opportunities for fun at Birkenhead United Football Club

Tamariki and whānau visiting Birkenhead United Football Club now have more ways to play, thanks to a Sidelines Playbox delivered by the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Events

18 Apr 2026

Blood by the Bombays

Join five cool Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon. 

18 Apr 2026

Build Your Own Terrarium - A Playdate for Plant Lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

18 Apr 2026

Encore! Opening Act

Join us for Opening Act, a day celebrating our newest Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Exhibit...

18 Apr 2026

Hands-on Herbal Balm Workshop

Learn to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.

18 Apr 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) Morphology Talk

Against the backdrop of the photographic exhibition, this talk begins by describing what kauri gu...

18 Apr 2026

Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making

Create your own lipstick and lip gloss using natural ingredients like cocoa butter, vitamin E, an...

18 Apr 2026

Onehunga Library Clothing Swap

Exchange clothes you no longer wear for new, used clothing you do want!

18 Apr 2026

Oyster grow kit workshop

This workshop focuses on growing oyster mushrooms and does not teach edible mushroom identificati...