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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

18 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting by the Bike Path

Join us this Matariki to plant native plants along the Whau Awa!

18 Jul 2026

Poi Making

Immerse yourself in the artistry and cultural significance of poi as you learn to create your own...

18 Jul 2026

Pounamu reiniho tooth pendant workshop

In this hands-on experience, you will learn the art of crafting contemporary pounamu whale-teeth...

18 Jul 2026

Weaving Workshop

Join Te Whaea Witika for a weaving workshop that brings the tradition of raranga to life.

19 Jul 2026

LIVE Day: Weather Science

Uncover the stories of the weather-related stars in the Matariki cluster, Waipunarangi and Ururangi.

19 Jul 2026

Make wooden planter box

Learn basic woodworking skills and techniques while building your own planter to take home.

19 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting

Come plant with us at Laing Stream and help transform this waterway into a thriving awa.

19 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Laing Stream

Be part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa!