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Roll into the fun at Riverhead Skatepark
From first ramps to scooters and whānau fun — the Riverhead community celebrates its new skatepark.
Face to face with nature (literally)
At Kohuora Park, learning came alive - sometimes landing right on your face.
Fresh play space at Raewyn Reserve
Raewyn Reserve playground in Pakūranga has been given a new lease on life, transforming into a safe, welcoming space for local families to enjoy - thanks to the Howick Local Board.
Onehunga sports memberships surge with local board funding
The Te Papapa Onehunga Rugby & Sports Club is seeing super-strong membership growth.
Albert-Eden provides key $300,000 investment into Pt Chevalier marae
Point Chevalier’s Te Māhurehure Marae will receive a $300,000 investment for construction of its new Wāhi Mahi studios.
Beachlands Community Hub takes shape
The refreshed space will support connection, creativity and everyday use – featuring flexible areas to work, meet, create and recreate.
Five ways Franklin cares for its flora and fauna
A total of $900,000 was allocated to protect Franklin's natural environment in 2025/2026.
Walter Massey Park: a win for sport and community
Walter Massey Park in Māngere, has been transformed into a top-tier community sporting hub - made possible by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Auckland Council, and the Māngere East Hawks Special Projects Team.
Events
Mother’s Day sailing
Relax on board heritage boat Ted Ashby on the beautiful Waitematā harbour!
NZ Music Month: Kairos - Avondale Library
Originals and covers across acoustic blues, rock and indie folk.
Palettes and perfume
Enjoy hands-on activities like crafting your own lavender sachet to keep or gift.
Sounds Funny with Suzy Cato
Gather your whānau and friends for an hour of silliness, then they’ll open the mic for kid comedi...
Ambury Regional Park sheep shearing
Watch our skilled shearers in action as they work through the Ambury flock in our purpose-built e...
NZTrio: Dreamscape
Dreamscape traverses vivid musical worlds where memory and imagination converge.
Upper Harbour open art studios
A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.
The Lamplighters
Three former detectives reunite on the anniversary of a murder case that still haunts them.