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Cultural 23 May 2025

Whānau voices shape Pukekohe Memorial  

Families of those who are buried in unmarked graves at Pukekohe Cemetery hope for the planned memorial to be a place of reflection, healing and unity for everyone.   

14-24 year olds 22 May 2025

Winter planting brings together the Upper Harbour community

Volunteers across Upper Harbour are gearing up to plant over 8,000 native trees and shrubs in 14 parks this winter.

Community 22 May 2025

Nature’s getting a helping hand in Howick — and it’s starting to show

Howick’s green spaces are growing stronger thanks to ecological efforts funded by the Howick Local Board — and the community is part of the story.

Community 21 May 2025

Work set to start on new life for Titirangi War Memorial Hall and Library

A major refurbishment is set to begin on the Titirangi War Memorial Hall and Library.

Community 20 May 2025

Push play and go: Kaipātiki adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Kaipātiki Local Board have played a key role in progressing the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Community 20 May 2025

Dumping = fines. Anti-social behaviour? not here!

Illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour have no place in our neighbourhoods—that’s the clear message being delivered by local residents and community partners working together to create safer, cleaner spaces in Māngere.

Environment 20 May 2025

Bold Ngahere plan gets green thumbs up in Devonport-Takapuna

Devonport-Takapuna is gearing up for a decade dedicated to growing more trees after the local board agreed to produce a 10-year plan to boost green spaces in the area.

Community 20 May 2025

Using our voice for important issues

When the Ōrākei Local Board is not the decision-maker about local issues, it advocates to get the best for the local community.

Local Events

25 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Lopdell Film Festival 2025

Join us for four days of world-class cinema in Titirangi's historic Lopdell Theatre.

25 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail

Through illuminated imagery, we will share place-based stories, karakia and waiata within a moder...

25 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Black Faggot

With cracking comic timing, this play is funny and filthy, raw and emotional and full of love.

25 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Doc Edge Festival 2025

With its Oscar-qualifying status secured for another three years, the festival continues to attra...

26 Jun 2025

Classic Series: Beethoven 5

Start with a splash of champagne, as Giordano Bellincampi and the Auckland Philharmonia dash off...

26 Jun 2025

From Mozart to Matariki – Kotuku Quintet

The concert also features the premiere of a work written by the quintet’s pianist, Louise Webster...

26 Jun 2025

Matariki Navigators feat Majic Paora

Ngāti Whātua artist Majic Paora will guide audiences using her gift of songwriting and performanc...

26 Jun 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: From Mozart to Matariki

The Kotuku Quintet returns to the stage this year with a programme based around a Mozart piano co...