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Community 14 May 2025

Mahurangi East Community Centre opens after renovations

The Mahurangi East Community Centre doors are open again to Snells Beach community.

Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

Community 14 May 2025

Plaque honours local environment hero

A local environmental star has been recognised with a commemorative plaque.  

Community 12 May 2025

Point Chevalier library open date pushed out to October 2025

Point Chevalier’s new modular library has a revised opening date of October 2025. 

Parks / Outdoors 8 May 2025

Love letters to Waiata Reserve

Find out more about Ōrākei Local Board members' latest park pick.

Community 8 May 2025

Manurewa grants boost for community initiatives 

Sports clubs, arts organisations and community groups are among the latest recipients of grant funding from Manurewa Local Board.  

Environment 7 May 2025

Casting the net on coastal challenges

When they aren't the decision-maker on local issues, your board advocates for positive outcomes.

Parks / Outdoors 7 May 2025

Digging in for a greener tomorrow at Bruce Pulman Park   

Significant upgrades to improve the stormwater ponds at Bruce Pulman Park are set to get underway, paving the way for an improved ecosystem and water flow into the Manukau Harbour.  

Events

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Join an open and welcoming environment to chat over tea and coffee.

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...

22 Feb 2026

A Doggy Day Out

Join us for our second annual Northcote Doggie Day Out!

22 Feb 2026

Circus Party

Enjoy a day packed with joy and be part of the fun with hands-on workshops with Circability, wher...

22 Feb 2026

Flood resilience workshop

Learn how to keep yourself safe and resilient in flood emergency scenarios, and have the opportun...

22 Feb 2026

FREE Introduction to Composting Birkenhead

Come and discover how easy it is, and what suits you best!

22 Feb 2026

Kintsugi Workshop

Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with Artist Ema Frost in this new Workshop.

07 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Sail Aboard SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa. Climb abo...