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Community 24 Nov 2025

Three times the fun: three playgrounds set for a refresh

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board are giving kids a chance to share their own thoughts on what they would like to see in their local playground through a fun, interactive survey.

Community 21 Nov 2025

Henderson Christmas Festival brings holiday cheer to Corbans

The annual celebration will once again feature a full afternoon of performances, entertainment, and delicious food for the whole whānau to enjoy.

Hauraki Gulf 20 Nov 2025

Auckland Council 15th anniversary – Hauraki Gulf Islands

To celebrate Auckland Council's 15th anniversary, we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements from the past 15 years.

Community 20 Nov 2025

15th Anniversary of Auckland Council - south local boards

From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Nov 2025

Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail 2025

Albert-Eden residents are invited to explore a network of edible, resilient and inspiring gardens when the Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail returns from 22–23 November 2025.  

Parks / Outdoors 17 Nov 2025

Community takes to pickleball

When Medlands halfcourt was refreshed to include pickleball markings, the Aotea community jumped at the opportunity to play a new sport.

Playgrounds 14 Nov 2025

Glen Eden locals loving new playground

A once-empty patch of land in Glen Eden has been transformed into a vibrant new playground, filling a gap in local play spaces and bringing joy to families in the community.

Community 13 Nov 2025

Franklin proves ‘it’s a place to grow’ at EDNZ Awards

Franklin Local Board received an honorary commendation for collaboration at the 2025 Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards.

Events

19 Jul 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Lego block building club for kids

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun with your friends and family.

22 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Koru STEM Club - Albany Village Library

Join free club meetings delivered by the local High School students.

21 Dec 2025

K-Pop Dance Party

Learn the global hit choreography from smash-hit Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters, then stick arou...

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Sign & Sing

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for an afternoon of songs, waiata, and NZSL.

23 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads - Waiheke Island Library

Enjoy school holiday fun with the kids at the Library.

31 Aug 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Seed, seedling and produce swap

It's a wonderful way to reduce waste, diversify your garden, and meet like-minded community membe...

31 Dec 2025

Kids' New Year's Eve Dance Party

A New Year's Eve Dance Party for kids and their grown-ups.