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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

08 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Natural Dye Workshops

Join Holli and learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour t...

12 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Home, reframed

Presented as part of Auckland Arts Festival’s theme of home, this exhibition reimagines Tāmaki Ma...

12 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Caring for Pā Harakeke

Join Charmaine Bailie and the team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke.

13 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Red, White and Brass

Two Tongans form a makeshift marching band to sneak into a crucial game. Their inexperienced grou...

13 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

Come along to experience heritage craftsmanship and innovation side by side in a setting that’s u...

14 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Moana 2

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far s...

14 Mar 2026

Papa Ki Awataha Regeneration

Come along for a rewarding day of regeneration work at Papa ki Awataha, the source of Northcote’s...

14 Mar 2026

Visit, create and make open day

Come along to your local community arts hub and enjoy a full day of creative workshops, pop-up ex...