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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

14 Feb 2026

Valentine's Evening Sailing

Set sail with your loved one this Valentine's Day evening.

14 Feb 2026

Valentine's Mug Handbuilding Pottery Workshop

Enjoy a fun day together by creating, shaping, prodding, and whipping sculpting clay into shape!

14 Feb 2026

Waipapa Regeneration Day

Join us in regenerating the native bush along the Waipapa Stream, a beloved piece of local history.

14 Feb 2026

Written in the Stars - Valentine's Day

Treat your special someone to a romantic evening under the stars this Valentine’s Day at Stardome!

14 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026

Bring the “Blessing” home

Celebrate the upcoming the Year of the Horse with an authentic tradition!

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime at the Central Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

07 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Flow With Pride - Vinyasa

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

02 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Kotahitanga in Colour

Each workshop focuses on a single rainbow colour, exploring the meaning of the Pride flag, whilst...