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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 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

Pasifika Festival

Step into the heart of the Pacific with eight vibrant villages representing 11 Pacific Island nat...

14 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Intergenerational life writing workshops

The stories you will hear from other people will open your mind and give you things to contemplat...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Seasonal fridge pickle workshop

Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...

19 Mar 2026

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua

Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...