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Community news 2 Feb 2026

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.

Community 29 Jan 2026

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.

Community 29 Jan 2026

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.

Community 29 Jan 2026

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. 

Community 28 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Upper Harbour

Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Community 27 Jan 2026

Waiheke board supports community and environmental projects in latest grant round

The Waiheke Local Board has allocated funding to a range of local and environmental projects through its Local and Environmental Grant Round, supporting initiatives that benefit the island’s community and environment.

Community 22 Jan 2026

Making moves with Local Grants

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is inviting community groups, organisations, and individuals to apply for the Board’s Local Grant round two, open from 12 January to 20 February 2026, for projects starting after 1 May 2026.

Whanau friendly 22 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Rodney

Explore Rodney’s free events, youth programmes, arts, parks, and beaches — all supported by Rodney Local Board for affordable summer fun.

Events

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

13 Jul 2026

Harakeke at Epsom Library

Learn to weave harakeke here at Epsom Library!

13 Jul 2026

Toi Manawa Māori Bone Carving

Come and enjoy a fun day making a beautiful Māori taonga (pendant) from beef bone and pauā shell.

13 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Ngā Pātaki mā Matariki

Kōrero about Matariki in our kaupapa Māori space with our Māori research specialists.

14 Jul 2026

Kids' star craft

Kids will learn simple weaving techniques using bright multi-colour yarn to create a beautiful st...

14 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Dog Man: The Musical

Based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey.

15 Jul 2026

Swirly star lantern

Design your own swirly star lantern to celebrate Matariki.

15 Jul 2026

Mānawatia a Matariki

Come along for storytelling from different cultures, performances, workshops and kai.