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Community 12 Mar 2026

New moves in Ōtāhuhu

Fairburn Park in Ōtāhuhu now has a new volleyball court for fun, fitness, and community play - thanks to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Community news 12 Mar 2026

Finding rhythm again with Waiheke Open Orchestra

The Waiheke Open Orchestra project got underway at the beginning of 2024 with support from Waiheke Local Board funding.

Community news 12 Mar 2026

Banded rail chicks making a big splash in Kaipātiki

Kaipātiki’s wetlands are buzzing with exciting news. The rare banded rail (moho pererū) has successfully bred right here in Beach Haven.

Community news 12 Mar 2026

Power in numbers: four new road projects get green light in Mt Albert

Mount Albert is set to become a safer suburb to travel around, with more than $800K of transport upgrades rubber-stamped by the Albert-Eden Local Board. 

Have your say 11 Mar 2026

Have your say on fenced dog parks for Hibiscus and Bays

Residents are being asked for their feedback on possible locations for two fenced dog parks.

Community news 10 Mar 2026

Remuera restoration: historic train station gets critical restoration funding

The Remuera train station – one of the most significant remaining suburban railway buildings in New Zealand – is getting key restoration funding after a long delay. 

Community 9 Mar 2026

Howick Library temporary closure and pop-up service

Howick Library and the adjacent Fencible Lounge will close for a major renewal from February, with temporary services in place to keep the community connected while improvements are made.

Community news 9 Mar 2026

Devonport Youth Forum helps Bayswater teen connect with community

For Eva McLean, 18, getting involved with the Devonport Youth Forum has been a way to meet people, support local events, and explore her creativity.

Events

04 Apr 2026

Nokshi Kotha Workshop

Explore Bengali embroidery in an interactive, communal workshop with Textile / Community Artist,...

04 Apr 2026

Photo Display | Documenting Our Heritage

Spark your child’s curiosity at our hands-on robotics workshop run by the team from Robogals

04 Apr 2026

Rakino Island snorkeling

Join fellow Rakino Island snorkeling enthusiasts for a low-tide exploration of the Māori Garden B...

04 Apr 2026

Sharing our Latin American roots

Discover iconic landmarks, enjoy guess-the-country challenges, and test your knowledge with Latin...

04 Apr 2026

Thai Culture day

A family-friendly cultural celebration showcasing Thailand's vibrant traditions, music, dance, Fo...

04 Apr 2026

The Kite show

Basant Mela is a celebration of unity, happiness, and cultural diversity, welcoming all communiti...

04 Apr 2026

Traditional Games Day

Explore different cultures by playing traditional games from around the world! Play, laugh, and c...

04 Apr 2026

World of Craft & Culture Market

Explore a vibrant multicultural market where artists and makers from diverse cultures showcase th...