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Whanau friendly 18 Jul 2025

Belle Verde Playground reopens

A refreshed playground in Sunnynook now caters for tamariki of all ages, giving whānau in the area more reasons to get outdoors and connect with others in the community.

Community 17 Jul 2025

Avondale Community Centre closes for safety reasons

The Avondale Community Centre has closed its doors permanently after testing revealed high levels of black mould in the building.

Community 15 Jul 2025

Backing community priorities for Franklin

Franklin Local Board has adopted its 2025/2026 work programme guided by community feedback from residents, community groups and mana whenua.

Community 15 Jul 2025

Backing big ideas in Papakura  

Funding available now for community projects and youth in Papakura.

Sports / Leisure 15 Jul 2025

Small grants and big impact for Manurewa  

Local community groups and projects are set to benefit from funding following the Manurewa Local Board’s latest community grants round.

Elections 14 Jul 2025

First nominations are in

Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Community 14 Jul 2025

Connected communities: Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward accredited as a welcoming community

The Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards are now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities. 

Community 10 Jul 2025

Can we get a chee hoo...for the good our grants do!

Applications for round one of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 2025/2026 grants programme is open for projects over $2,000 in arts, community, environment, events, heritage, sports or recreation. Apply by 8 August 2025.

Events

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

28 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.

30 Jul 2026

Matariki in Onehunga

Celebrate Matariki together as a community with an evening filled with warm community vibes all a...

30 Jul 2026

Mozart 39

Mozart’s translucent, sunlit symphony rounds off the programme with weightless elegance.

31 Jul 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Defending the Caveman

The global comedy phenomenon is headed for New Zealand, starring beloved Step Dave actor Jono Ken...

04 Aug 2026 - 06 Aug 2026

Cook Island Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

04 Aug 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Over and Out

In this award-winning verbatim theatre comedy show, Burling brings a real interview, a big charac...