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Plans / Projects 28 Jul 2025

Walkway and bridge links Warkworth destinations

The newly built walkway in Kōwhai Park links the community transport hub, Warkworth Showgrounds and Heritage Lane.

Matariki 28 Jul 2025

The Pou events of Matariki Festival

Experience waka paddling, mahi toi (arts), kite making, kapa haka and lots more.

Elections 25 Jul 2025

Nominate a mate to stand for Auckland

Auckland Council is looking for passionate Aucklanders from different backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and a wide range of skills to its decision-making table.

Dogs 25 Jul 2025

Puketāpapa park changes

There will be dog-walking changes around four of Puketāpapa’s parks and reserves from Friday 1 August – with new rules for where dogs can be taken on or off-leash put in place.  

Community 24 Jul 2025

Ōtāhuhu’s hub, where all feel the love

A much-loved Community Centre in Ōtāhuhu has celebrated 34 years and continues to be the heart of community.

Environment 22 Jul 2025

Manurewa Local Board commits over $1M to environment

The Manurewa Local Board is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and environmental challenges with a major $1.1 million investment into grassroots eco projects.

Community 22 Jul 2025

Read all about it, Flatbush

Recognising the need for a dedicated space where the community can learn, connect, and grow, the local board has worked hard to make this project possible.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Welcoming Communities Accreditation for Ōtara-Papatoetoe

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities.

Events

11 Nov 2025

Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block: Their History and Preservation

An illustrated talk on her book about Dacre Cottage, built in 1855.

11 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Life on a Loop

For the first time in seventeen years, celebrated kiwi theatre star Ellie Smith takes the stage i...

08 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

NZ Sculpture OnShore

Don’t miss the country’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition - NZ Sculpture OnShore!

08 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

The moon looked at me funny

The artist’s work reflects her own anxieties in socialising, and her reliance on materials, objec...

08 Nov 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller reminds us that the mind is unhindered by human boundaries.

06 Nov 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Someone to watch over me

Louie Bretaña invites viewers to hear the call of the diwata and let them guide their journey thr...

05 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Embroidery Exhibition

This exhibition features the work of local embroiderers who are members of the Counties Embroider...

04 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

The Dry House

Follow the sister’s fractured relationship as they navigate addiction and grief.