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14-24 year olds 22 Dec 2022

Playgrounds reopen in Greenhithe, Whenuapai and Windsor Park

Good things come to those who wait, and that’s certainly true for the families and children enjoying revamped playgrounds at Greenhithe War Memorial Park, Bill Moir Reserve and Parkwood Reserve.

Election Topics 22 Dec 2022

Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election

Nominations for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board.

Community 21 Dec 2022

Te Ara Awataha Northcote Greenway nears completion

A large part of Te Ara Awataha – Northcote’s new greenway – has been completed this month thanks to an ongoing collaboration between Kaipātiki Local Board, Eke Panuku, Mana Whenua, Healthy Waters, Kāinga Ora and local stakeholders.

Community 20 Dec 2022

Grants boost Whau projects

Whau’s community groups and volunteers received $38,243.19 for their mahi through Whau Local and multi-board grants.

Sports / Leisure 20 Dec 2022

Surf school scores new boards

Young surfers who partake in Aotea Boardriders Club’s lessons have ended the year on a high, with brand new surfboards to learn on thanks to a local board grant.

Community 20 Dec 2022

‘Fab It Up’ spreads joy among street whānau

A day of pampering for our street whānau lifted their spirits.

Community 16 Dec 2022

Māngere Centre Park playground opens

Māngere Centre Park’s playground has just been revitalised with a rainbow of upgrades.

Events

01 Feb 2025

Opera in the Park Botanic Gardens

NZ Opera creates a ‘Best of Opera’ concert amidst the flowers and foliage of the Auckland Botanic...

01 Feb 2025 - 03 Feb 2025

Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.

02 Feb 2025

Music in Parks Monte Cecilia

A favourite of the season, this musical event is set in a delightful park beside the historic Pah...

06 Feb 2025

Waitangi ki Manukau 2025

Gather at Manukau’s Barry Curtis Park this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.

15 Feb 2025

Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025

Come together to celebrate inclusivity, love, and acceptance in a fun-filled atmosphere for all a...

15 Feb 2025

Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix

New Zealand’s most fearless, fun-loving and ingenious teams will design and build creative, outra...

20 Feb 2025

Music in Parks Aotea pop-up

Join one of Aotearoa’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters Anna Coddington for an enchanting pop-up...

21 Feb 2025

Movies in Parks: The Mountain

Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfil her missi...