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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.

Community news 9 Mar 2026

Friday nights sorted for Waiheke rangatahi

Waiheke rangatahi will continue to have a safe and active place to connect on Friday nights thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Waiheke Local Board to the Waiheke Recreation Centre.

Community news 4 Mar 2026

Franklin farewells Malcolm Bell

Franklin Local Board member, Malcolm Bell is stepping down after 12 years representing Franklin’s Wairoa subdivision.

Community news 4 Mar 2026

Discover Papakura's cultural gems: four must-visit hotspots

Check out our top picks which are all made possible by the Papakura Local Board and start filling your cup with local experiences. 

Community news 3 Mar 2026

Annual Plan: be part of the decision-making

If you live in East Auckland and are planning to have your say on the Annual Plan 2026/2027, you might be wondering what the proposed changes mean for where you live.

Community news 3 Mar 2026

South Auckland, let’s hear it

Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is now open for consultation, and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are committed to making sure South Auckland communities have every opportunity to be heard.

Community news 3 Mar 2026

Waitākere residents: help us shape your neighbourhood

More investment in youth, waterways, or communities? Waitākere’s future is in your hands as Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 opens for consultation.

Events

21 Mar 2026 - 05 Apr 2026

Distance Street Photography Exhibition

Explore South America and Aotearoa through a vibrant street-photography exhibition showcasing sha...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

12 Mar 2026 - 08 Apr 2026

HomeBound - Amrit Kaur

Amrit Kaur’s HomeBound is an ode to memory, migration, and the delicate threads of belonging.

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Life on Rugs

Using bold colours and surreal imagery, the rugs explore Cecilia's Italian upbringing, a lifetime...

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Medieval Magical Girl

Drawing from their experience as Japanese/ Pākehā, Jessica Miku blends the sparkle of magical gir...

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Talismans

The exhibition explores jewellery as both a sculptural art form, and as a medium to communicate...

12 Mar 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Caffeine & Craft

Whether you’re an experienced maker or just starting out, Caffeine & Craft is a friendly space to...

12 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027

Wriggle & Rhyme

It’s a playful way for whānau to support early language, movement, and meet other families in the...