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Community 18 Nov 2024

Celebrate Christmas with Carols at the Kings

Christmas is coming early for Puketāpapa residents, with the annual Carols at the Kings celebration taking place on Sunday 8 December.

Community 15 Nov 2024

Bike Hub No 14 gets Manurewa rolling

Auckland transport has added the final bike hub to its Auckland network, the Beautification Trust's Dalgety Road site in Manurewa.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Why dog safety education matters in schools

Every year, hundreds of people need medical care for dog attacks in Auckland, leading Auckland Council to unleash a new animal management team to deal with roaming dogs.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Big things happening in bustling Ōtāhuhu

Ōtāhuhu is vibrant with activity, fuelled by the support of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s grants for an array of community events.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Youth in South Auckland win award for waste saving efforts

1.5tonnes of waste saved from landfills thanks to The Food Hub gang - in Papatoetoe, a great example of locals having the solutions for their community.

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Nov 2024

Live cultural performances landing at Rocket Park

Albert-Eden Schools' Cultural Festival is a popular event where thousands of students from across the local board area gather to showcase an array of performances in front of whānau, friends, peers and community.

Climate action 12 Nov 2024

Sacred site tour will examine climate effects

Members of the public can join a visit to sites of significance to Ngāti Tamaoho to understand what climate change might mean to them.

Community 12 Nov 2024

Howick Local Board relocating

Howick Local Board staff are set to temporarily move from their office in Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga Town Centre in late November, to explore different office location options.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.