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Parks / Outdoors 30 May 2025

Celebrating Te Rimutahi, Ponsonby’s new outdoor space

Te Rimutahi, a vibrant new civic space on Ponsonby Road, is now open for locals and visitors to relax and gather.

Community 29 May 2025

Seniors have entered the chat

In today’s digital world, it’s easy to feel left behind—especially if you didn’t grow up with tech.

Community 29 May 2025

Half a million dollars in funding for Upper Harbour community projects

Forty local groups shared $566,612 in the Upper Harbour Local Board’s final grants round of the year.

Community 28 May 2025

Booking spaces in Waitematā

Want to host an event, class or gathering? Here's how!

Community 27 May 2025

Plastic Beach: new plastic seats for Pt Chev

Seeing plastic near a beach isn’t a welcome site – unless it’s a new plastic bench seat.

Community 26 May 2025

Learn to swim - love to swim

Howick Local Board has backed an initiative that delivers community swim lessons by SwimGym, offering programmes for all ages and stages – from babies to adults, and holiday programmes.

Community 26 May 2025

Isn't she Lovely

Mother’s Day can be both beautiful and bittersweet. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Isn’t She Lovely created space to grieve, remember, and celebrate the women who live on in our hearts.

Cultural 23 May 2025

Whānau voices shape Pukekohe Memorial  

Families of those who are buried in unmarked graves at Pukekohe Cemetery hope for the planned memorial to be a place of reflection, healing and unity for everyone.   

Events

06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Flying Fun

Soar your kites and enjoy a colourful day of flying fun for all ages.

06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Hungerball

Run, score, and laugh with this exciting and fast-paced sports game.

06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Junk Play

Soar your kites and enjoy a colourful day of flying fun for all ages.

06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Wacky Wheels

Ride, roll, and race with fun on wheels for all ages.

05 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Pop up Obstacle Course

Test your agility and have fun on a temporary, challenging course

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding

Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.