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Community 2 Jul 2025

Upper Harbour to benefit from nearly $27m in local investment

The Upper Harbour Local Board agreement sets out the total investment and key funding priorities for the financial year 2025-2026.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Play that connects us

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s 2025 Play Plan supports inclusive, everyday play for all ages, everywhere in the community.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Climate ready: Ōpaheke Park opens in Papakura

Papakura locals have a new passive park to enjoy thanks to Papakura Local Board, and it’s not just a greenspace for walking the dog or riding your bike.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Record-breaking moth pod competition unites Howick community

Funded by the Howick Local Board, 42 teams removed over 246,000 plants, nearly double last year - including 72,922 pods and 173,380 seedlings, stopping around 6.1 billion seeds from spreading.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Rising with the tide: young talent, big waters

Ōtara's own Lochlan Te'o is Rio-bound - with help from the Local Board Excellence Award, this young bright talent is set to take on the world in a 24km ocean race.

Community 1 Jul 2025

Whau celebrates nine days of Pasifika power

Whau Pasifika Festival is making a vibrant return—bringing nine events over nine days in a powerful celebration of kotahitanga.

Community 1 Jul 2025

Titirangi Library opens on the book bus

A mobile book bus is providing library services during the major upgrade of the Titirangi War Memorial Hall and Library. 

Community 30 Jun 2025

Funding for the future: Albert-Eden’s environmental investment

The Albert-Eden Local Board is playing a key environmental role with a $458,000 investment across a range of projects for the 2025/2026 financial year. 

Events

08 Feb 2026

Come Fly a Kite 2026

Bring the whānau, spread out on the open green space, and soak up the good community vibes.

08 Feb 2026

HIV & The Law: Report Launch & Community Awareness Event

Join Positive Women Inc., Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, Body Positive & Toitū te Ao for a special...

08 Feb 2026

LIVE DAY | Hearts & Crafts

Step back in time to discover the traditions of Valentine's Day.

08 Feb 2026

Pride Cross-stitch Patches Workshop

Join us for a cozy moment of creation where you will learn how to cross-stitch Pride patches to g...

08 Feb 2026

Rumble in the Square

Twenty Warriors. Only One Survives. Get ready for the ultimate wrestling showdown with Impact Pro...

08 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Sunday Board Game

Try something new, bring your own favorite game, or just join in the fun.

01 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Flow With Pride - Restore

Join us for this free, gentle, strength-building series from Te Atatu Peninsula Yoga & Pilates, c...

01 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Make Days

Get crafty and celebrate Valentine’s all month long!