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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

11 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Beachlands community stop

The mobile library is a pickup location for items ordered online – just look for Mobile South & E...

10 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Drop-in ceramics studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

07 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Drop-in print studio

Bring your own projects and work alongside likeminded creatives.

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

17 Sep 2025 - 07 Mar 2026

Lupe I Vao Ese

This exhibition centres indigenous ways of knowing and being. Rather than presenting measina as r...

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

30 Aug 2025 - 14 Feb 2050

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.