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Community 18 Jul 2025

Parks for everyone: Rodney report puts accessibility in focus

Accessibility assessments of four Rodney parks highlights the need to make play spaces more inclusive for children and caregivers of all abilities.

Arts 18 Jul 2025

Local creativity on display at Upper Harbour Open Art Studios

Open Art Studios made its debut in Upper Harbour, featuring 16 artists across seven studios and drawing strong community interest.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Putting the brakes on speed: Manurewa board invests in safety

Randwick Park is set to become safer for locals with a major investment of nearly $1.2 million going into traffic-calming measures.

Kids / Family 18 Jul 2025

Belle Verde Playground reopens

A refreshed playground in Sunnynook now caters for tamariki of all ages, giving whānau in the area more reasons to get outdoors and connect with others in the community.

Community 17 Jul 2025

Avondale Community Centre closes for safety reasons

The Avondale Community Centre has closed its doors permanently after testing revealed high levels of black mould in the building.

Community 15 Jul 2025

Backing community priorities for Franklin

Franklin Local Board has adopted its 2025/2026 work programme guided by community feedback from residents, community groups and mana whenua.

Community 15 Jul 2025

Backing big ideas in Papakura  

Funding available now for community projects and youth in Papakura.

Sports / Leisure 15 Jul 2025

Small grants and big impact for Manurewa  

Local community groups and projects are set to benefit from funding following the Manurewa Local Board’s latest community grants round.

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02 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2026

Flow With Pride - Pilates

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02 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

Proud Parents Kangatraining

Kangatraining is a pelvic floor-safe postnatal fitness class for mums, dads, aunties, uncles, gra...

02 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

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Come and gain confidence to use the English language, to learn more and to make new friends.

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

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Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Rainbow MessFest! with Messy Rainbows

Join us for Rainbow MessFest! - a colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, al...

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

12 Jan 2026 - 23 Mar 2026

Reading together - Everyday English

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12 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

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