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Climate action 22 Sep 2023

Journey planner drives Puketāpapa toward change

Mount Roskill residents reduced individual weekly car journeys by nearly 1600km.

Community 22 Sep 2023

Two schools in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board area finalists in the SUSO Showcase

Two local high schools from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area, Ōtāhuhu College and Southern Cross Campus, will be battling to take out the Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out Showcase.

Community 21 Sep 2023

Active India celebrated in Papatoetoe

It was a cultural, visual and awe-inspiring day to remember, as Active India, a free community event dedicated to the Indian Independence Day saw the gathering of five Indian states at the Cosmopolitan Club in Papatoetoe.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Sep 2023

The power of great young people celebrated

The power of youth has been recognised at the Takutai Trust Youth Project Team volunteer awards, which salute the commitment young people show to their community.

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Sep 2023

Actors make a splash with Nemo show

A theatre company made up of young people with disabilities has made it to Broadway - Papakura Broadway that is.

Plans / Projects 20 Sep 2023

Rodney benefits from multi-million-dollar programmes

A total of $14.4 million will go towards Rodney facilities, services and environmental activities this financial year.

Sustainability 20 Sep 2023

Food rescue charity’s funding recipe gets grants boost

A food rescue charity is now able to provide a safer volunteering environment thanks to funding from all three West Auckland Local Boards.

Community 20 Sep 2023

Board gifts club to shore youth hub

Young people on the North Shore will soon have more resources available to them in central Takapuna. 

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09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

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21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

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15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

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14 Feb 2026

2026 Chinese New Year Festival & Market Day

A vibrant, free celebration of cultural performances, lion dancing, over 200 market stalls, famil...

14 Feb 2026

AfroFest

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