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Community 25 Sep 2024

$2m destination playground on the horizon for Barry Curtis Park

A spectacular nearly $2m playground designed to offer an exciting range of play options for all tamariki (children), is coming to Barry Curtis Park, after Howick Local Board approved the concept designs.

Community 25 Sep 2024

South Auckland talent dominates at SUSO

Our local winners truly know how to Stand Up and Stand Out.

Pools 24 Sep 2024

Decision on Olympic Pool lease made

Waitematā Local Board has agreed to the extension of Olympic Pool and Fitness Limited's (OPFL) lease to manage the Olympic Pool and Fitness Centre in Newmarket until November 2034, subject to statutory processes.

Development 24 Sep 2024

Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath glows with kindness this Art Week

In an algorithm-meets-art collaboration, artist Shannon Novak and iion have programmed Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath to deliver happiness for Art Week.

Community 24 Sep 2024

Ngāti Ōtara Marae revival

A $45,000 boost will lead vital repairs and project management at Ngāti Ōtara Marae, a cornerstone of the South Auckland community.

Community 20 Sep 2024

Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers

Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.

Akl Paths 20 Sep 2024

New life for Te Puhinui on the way

A neglected area will be transformed into a valuable community space.

Environment 20 Sep 2024

Grants available for Kaipara Moana fencing and planting projects

Hundreds of landowners and groups are working with Kaipara Moana Remediation to regenerate forest on erosion-prone land in the Kaipara Moana catchment.

Events

13 Feb 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

The Shamrocks: Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group

The Shamrocks welcome you to meet with them and listen to speakers and discuss Irish history topics.

09 Oct 2024

Auckland Peace Heritage Walk

Join us for a special walk exploring stories of conflict and protests for peace.

09 Oct 2024

C O N T R O L F R E A K : WORKSHOP

Preston McNeil gets down and nerdy about the technical aspects of building an arcade machine.

09 Oct 2024

Drawing Workshop - Stu Duval

Join the amazing Stu Duval at Highland Park library for a fun drawing workshop, all welcome, no b...

09 Oct 2024

Guided Tours Kennedy Park and Rahopara Pā

Join our community ranger to explore Kennedy Park's tunnels, gun emplacements, and the ancient Ra...

09 Oct 2024

Howick Heritage Walk

Howick Library’s Mitchell Johnston leads a walking tour through Howick Village.

09 Oct 2024

Navigating Tradition: Polynesian wayfinding and modern challenges

Join Stan Conrad and Sonny Natanielu as they explore the traditional art of Polynesian navigation.

09 Oct 2024

Rowdy Robots

A roboting workshop, using basic coding.