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Community 19 Jan 2026

4 ways to come out and play, the local summer way

Whether it’s adventure, fun, or just a reason to enjoy the outdoors, all these activities or spaces are supported or funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, so you can make the most of summer the local way!

Community 19 Jan 2026

Make the most and soak up summer: you don’t have to go far to have a good time

With free events, local talent, and some of the best play spaces, funded and supported by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, now is the perfect time to get out, explore, and make the most of summer.

Community 19 Jan 2026

Family fun and summer adventures in Howick

Make the most of summer! Howick Local Board is backing free events, fun Out & About activities, and great local trails to explore.

Community 16 Jan 2026

Blast off with Art Blast

Mount Albert’s iconic Rocket Park will host the inaugural Albert-Eden Local Board Art Blast event on February 28.

Kids / Family 15 Jan 2026

Your summer fun starts here in Henderson-Massey

Summer is officially calling! Get ready for heaps of fun thanks to support and funding from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 8 Jan 2026

Wellbeing through water: Franklin Local Board takes paddle on Waikato River

Members of the Franklin Local Board and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua on the Waikato River as part of the waka ama programme.

Flood resilience 19 Dec 2025

Kumeū Flood Resilience Works Contract Awarded to Yakka Contracting

Yakka Contracting has been appointed to deliver essential flood maintenance across the area

Community 18 Dec 2025

Thousands of native plants strengthen local reserves in Devonport-Takapuna

A successful planting season has been completed, with 7,891 native plants recently established across 24 reserves throughout the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Senior Digital Club

Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior patrons to learn how to use th...

05 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

Pekepeka at Point View

Come along to a free guided bat walk!

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Drop-in Ceramics Studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

Come Write-in

Join us for a cuppa and meet other writers and work on your projects!

19 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

The New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt

The Quilt is a memorial to those who have died of HIV related illnesses.

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...