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Community 6 Jun 2025

Buggin’ Brilliant at Mist of Life

TV icon Ruud Kleinpaste turned Kohuora Park, Papatoetoe into a science lab on early May, joining 120+ students, teachers, and the Sustainable Schools team for a hands-on day of nature and discovery — all backed by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Ōtaki o te Wai: Plans on Hold, Vision Strong

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board supported the project and is disappointed by the pause after years of planning.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2025

Hibiscus and Bays grants support 31 local projects

Thirty-one local groups have received nearly $195,000 in the final grants round of the year from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park

Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see significant upgrades at the park to support the relocation of its domestic cricket operations.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Imrie Park needs more WOW for the whole crowd

From basic to brilliant: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents are needed to help transform Imrie Park playground.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Better playground spot in Ōtara Town Centre? You tell us!

Ōtara Town Centre's new playground is being led by local rangatahi, and the community can help shape the design and choose the location.

Elections 30 May 2025

Facts to help you run Auckland

Here are some handy things to know about Auckland as you consider putting yourself up to take the reins.

Events

15 Apr 2026 - 14 May 2026

Secret Garden - Brie Rate

In Secret garden, impressions of urban natural and unnatural debris are used to depict surreal ye...

15 Apr 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Encore!

The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

04 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Epsom

Play with others, sharpen your tactics, and boost your game with tips from our awesome chess coach!

16 Apr 2026

Kids Lavender Bag Making at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...

16 Apr 2026

Beautification Trust Open Day

Join us at the Beautification Trust Open Day to explore how you can contribute to a cleaner, gree...

16 Apr 2026

Lumination Station - Art Workshop

A playful, hands-on art experience where kids create their own mystical creatures.

16 Apr 2026

Magical Microscope & Microbes Workshop

Join us for a fun and practical workshop led by Rebecca Swan from Growing Point, a certified Soil...