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Speak up for three: help shape local play
The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is inviting the community to share ideas for upgrades for three Papatoetoe neighbourhood playgrounds.
Your community, your opportunities, backed by Kaipātiki Local Board
Through local community house programmes, supported by Kaipātiki Local Board investment, beach Haven resident Karl Nebbeling found connection, new skills and a new direction close to home.
Many cultures, one dance floor
The Diversity Festival returns on Saturday 11 April, celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of South Auckland.
Superhero approval for Kimpton Park playground
Papatoetoe families are buzzing with excitement as the newly upgraded playground at Toetoe-nui / Kimpton Park is open, thanks to funding by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
A fresh facelift for Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park
Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park in Māngere, named after the area’s sacred springs, has been upgraded following community feedback.
The Landing: local stories find a timeless home
At Ngā Tohu o Uenuku / Māngere Arts Centre, The Landing beautifully demonstrated how local stories could be transformed into living taonga: portraits and voices that captured the richness of the community’s lived experiences.
Out with the old, in with the woohoo!
From Monday 9 February 2026, work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from the Howick Local Board.
Dropping in like its hot: new flow bowl construction underway
Get ready to drop into some gnarly moves at Onehunga Bay Reserve when the new flow bowl drops in April.
Events
Monster movies workshop
Make your own Monster mask and movie! Lights, action, camera!
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
WilderFest
Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...
Seed Bomb Workshop
Join us at Rānui Library for a fun, hands on Seed Bomb Workshop as part of EcoFest.
This Love Between Us
Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...
Best Foods Comedy Gala
Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.
Sign Language Week Storytime
A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.
Samoan Language Week Storytime
A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.