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Community news 22 Apr 2026

Lest we forget: Anzac Day 2026 commemorations in Franklin

Franklin Local Board, Auckland Council and Auckland RSA invite you to join our local services and parades, honouring New Zealanders past and present who have served in conflicts, peacekeeping missions or military operations around the world.

Community news 22 Apr 2026

Lest we forget: Anzac Day 2026 commemorations in Manurewa-Papakura

Manurewa and Papakura local boards and Auckland RSA invite you to join our local services and parades, honouring New Zealanders past and present who have served in conflicts, peacekeeping missions or military operations around the world.

Community news 21 Apr 2026

Help design the Manly Park playground

Have your say on the Manly Park playground upgrade.

Walkways 20 Apr 2026

Walker’s bequest to enhance Ōrākei pathways

A keen walker who loved the outdoors has bequeathed her estate to the Ōrākei Local Board to be used for the development and maintenance of walkways and pathways.

Community news 20 Apr 2026

Community feedback invited on memorial design at Pukekohe Cemetery

Plans for a memorial garden to recognise the unmarked graves in Pukekohe Cemetery have been released for public comment.

Emergency Recovery 16 Apr 2026

Voting open for Roskill-Wesley storm recovery initiatives

Locals in Mt Roskill and Wesley are taking the next step in shaping their recovery from the 2023 storms, with voting now open for community-led projects to bring to life.

Community news 15 Apr 2026

Ti Rākau Park - bigger, better for Pakūranga

Better, more welcoming public spaces are now in place at Ti Rākau Park in Pakūranga, following upgrades to the changing rooms and toilets by the Howick Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 Apr 2026

Good vibes after school at Rangatahi Piki Ake

Rangatahi Piki Ake is a free youth drop-in programme for rangatahi aged 13–18 years offered during Term 2, thanks to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards.

Events

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Wellsford

Warm up your winter with our fun school holiday events and drop-in activities.

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Starry Night - Matariki Activities

Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...

06 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Papakura

Fun school holiday activities at Papakura Library!

06 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Flat Bush

Enjoy our free fun school holiday activities at Flat Bush Library! 

06 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Pakuranga

Enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create lasting mem...

04 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Tuhia ki ngā Whetū

This interactive community activity invites you to write a message on a star and add it to our di...

04 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026

Matariki Remembrance

Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the st...