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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

17 Jul 2026

Dining with the stars

Join the community of Oranga for an evening of shared kai, entertainment and stories.

17 Jul 2026

Matariki Evening Market

Join us for a magical evening honouring Matariki through creativity, connection and community.

17 Jul 2026

Matariki potluck and art

Free community event for all to come through and celebrate Matariki together through kai and art.

18 Jul 2026

Celestial Matariki Market

Come along with whānau, support local makers and be in to win treats throughout the day.

18 Jul 2026

Come Together - Radiohead

The intricate soundscapes and emotional weight of Radiohead's album 'OK Computer' will be brought...

18 Jul 2026

Kai, culture and connection

Come along, connect and celebrate the season through kai!

18 Jul 2026

Matariki ki Rawene

Celebrate Matariki at Rawene Community Centre!

18 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Whau Awa

Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.