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Community 13 Feb 2025

Connecting worlds: Diversity Festival 2025

This year’s Diversity Festival, on Saturday 1 March, is set to be an unmissable celebration. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, and Westfield Manukau.

Parks / Outdoors 13 Feb 2025

Shading the way: Beachlands playground gets cool upgrade

Kahawairahi Drive Reserve Playground is getting some exciting upgrades that will enhance the park experience for everyone, thanks to Franklin Local Board.

Beaches 13 Feb 2025

West coast beach warning after tragic incidents

Visitors to beaches out west are being urged to stay safe.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Whau park gifted dual Māori name

Tiakina was gifted by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki, creating the dual name of Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park.

Dogs 10 Feb 2025

Paws for thought

Ōrākei residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Transport 5 Feb 2025

Pukekohe train a relief for locals

After nearly 3 years of waiting the Pukekohe train service officially resumed this week, making the morning commute much easier for locals.

Transport 4 Feb 2025

Local boards push for Mill Road corridor

Local boards in the south continue to advocate for Mill Road to provide an alternative corridor to the Southern Motorway.

Hauraki Gulf 3 Feb 2025

Designated dog area decisions

Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Events

18 Oct 2026

Calm within: Understanding stress and regulating your nervous system

Come along and take some time for yourself.

18 Oct 2026

Diwali craft a noon - Kathputli

Join us for a fun afternoon making Kathputlis (Indian handicraft puppets). 

18 Oct 2026

Dream Futures: Screendance Now

Come together to celebrate and send off Tempo Dance Festival in style.

18 Oct 2026

Honouring a Dance Creative

We acknowledge the late Carla van Zon's extraordinary contribution to dance.

18 Oct 2026

LIVE Day: Flying

Take flight for a day of fantastic flying fun at MOTAT!

18 Oct 2026

Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Fun Run

One of the most spectacular coastal fun runs in the Auckland area! 

18 Oct 2026

Soft sensory reset for adults

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week by joining us for an Adults Soft Sensory Reset with Messy...

18 Oct 2026

Stoats, traps and tech: Predator control in action

Join The Forest Bridge Trust for an afternoon focused on predator control, technology and protect...