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Playgrounds 12 Dec 2023

Rānui Domain playground concept plan gets go-ahead

The Rānui Domain playground upgrade will increase play opportunities for tamariki (children) from toddlers to 12 years old, and make the park more enjoyable for all members of the whānau.

Community 5 Dec 2023

Consciously clothing community outfit outgrows its space

Koha Apparel provides clean and quality clothing for those in need, while focusing on the major challenge of diverting textile from landfill.

Akl Paths 5 Dec 2023

People friendly streets on the way

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has endorsed the Māngere Streets for People trial projects designed to get more people walking and cycling.

Youth / Rangatahi 5 Dec 2023

Howick spreads grants funds widely

Howick Local Board grants funds have been allocated.

Community 4 Dec 2023

Waiheke grants make a difference where it counts

Waiheke arts and culture, environmental, and community initiatives will be receiving over $62,000 from the Waiheke Local Board following its latest grants rounds.

Council news 1 Dec 2023

Prohibited Fire Season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 1 December 2023

Auckland's Future In Progress 1 Dec 2023

Benefits seen for Franklin in growth plan

A strategy to govern the city’s growth over the next three decades has been welcomed by Auckland Council’s Andy Baker.

Community 1 Dec 2023

Papakura scores a basketball win

Nothing but net! Papakura is getting more basketball facilities.

Events

28 Feb 2026

Mermaid Parade

The Mermaid Parade is an all-ages celebration of imagination, community and our connection to the...

28 Feb 2026

Mindfulness Pottery Workshops

Learn the Pinch Pot Technique in this immersive hand-building pottery workshop.

28 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: The Princess Bride

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numer...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...

28 Feb 2026

Pirate Play Party

Test your cannon shooting skills, dig for treasure, turn yourself into a pirate for the day, get...

28 Feb 2026

Pride Festival at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Celebrate Pride at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki with a day of art, music, performance and se...

28 Feb 2026

Pride Whānau Fun Day

This Pride, we’re inviting you to express yourself at the Museum!

28 Feb 2026

Queer romance writing workshop

Learn how to plan, plot and write inclusive romance stories and create characters Rainbow reader...