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Three times the fun: three playgrounds set for a refresh
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board are giving kids a chance to share their own thoughts on what they would like to see in their local playground through a fun, interactive survey.
Henderson Christmas Festival brings holiday cheer to Corbans
The annual celebration will once again feature a full afternoon of performances, entertainment, and delicious food for the whole whānau to enjoy.
Auckland Council 15th anniversary – Hauraki Gulf Islands
To celebrate Auckland Council's 15th anniversary, we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements from the past 15 years.
15th Anniversary of Auckland Council - south local boards
From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.
Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail 2025
Albert-Eden residents are invited to explore a network of edible, resilient and inspiring gardens when the Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail returns from 22–23 November 2025.
Community takes to pickleball
When Medlands halfcourt was refreshed to include pickleball markings, the Aotea community jumped at the opportunity to play a new sport.
Glen Eden locals loving new playground
A once-empty patch of land in Glen Eden has been transformed into a vibrant new playground, filling a gap in local play spaces and bringing joy to families in the community.
Franklin proves ‘it’s a place to grow’ at EDNZ Awards
Franklin Local Board received an honorary commendation for collaboration at the 2025 Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards.
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Christmas craft
Try out a new skill and take home a tree ornament you can cherish for years to come with this beg...
Island Vibes
Experience a powerhouse 9-piece Pasifika band, featuring five dynamic lead vocalists who will tak...
Ōrewa Christmas Twilight Market and Festival
A free to attend market and festival celebrating everything Christmas held right by the beach in...
Romi Wrights
Experience the soaring soul, funk, and modern jazz of rising star Romi Wrights live in Aotea Squa...
Twilight in the Village
Come along to Twilight in the Village to shop a delightful array of stalls, support local commerc...
Christmas Lights 2025
This December, MOTAT shines bright once again as our museum grounds, heritage buildings and trams...
The Year in Space 2025
A fast-paced, fulldome journey through breakthroughs, blasts, and breathtaking images from across...
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
This magical, grand-scale production is brimful of song, humour, love, and lashings of festive joy.
