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Community 9 Apr 2018

Kaipātiki Photo Competition winners announced

Keen local photo-snappers entered an annual photo competition in February and March hosted by the Beach Haven Birkdale Resident’s Association.

9 Apr 2018

What's popping in south Auckland?

Locals and business owners are buzzing in Māngere Bridge with the recent installation of Pop Marbles in their village.

Sports / Leisure 6 Apr 2018

Netball returns to Mt Eden

The netball courts at Windmill Road have been renewed and opened.

Transport 5 Apr 2018

Manukau bus station opens 7 April

Community celebration marks south Auckland transport milestone.

Waste 4 Apr 2018

Papakura retirement village takes up food waste collection

Auckland Council’s new food waste collection has recently rolled out across the former Papakura Council area.

Cultural 3 Apr 2018

Maritime Museum charts new course with RFA

New Zealand Maritime Museum has joined Regional Facilities Auckland.

Housing 3 Apr 2018

Holistic approach to working with Māngere's homeless

"Our goal is to make the shopping centres a great place to come and visit, while also seeing what help can be provided to those who are homeless or begging.”

Cultural 29 Mar 2018

Domain memorial plans reach resource consent

Plans for a new memorial at Auckland Domain have reached the resource consent stage.

Events

16 Nov 2025

LIVE Day: Rail

This LIVE DAY will be filled with history, excitement and plenty of trains.

16 Nov 2025

Spring Flowers - Pollinators and Companions for Garden Health

Get hands-on and learn techniques for propagation of flowering plants.

16 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Te Ao Pūtahi Festival

Bring the tamariki on Sunday for Te Ao Tamariki – full of activities just for our little ones. Ku...

02 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Make Days: Ika pepa (paper fish)

Join us for whānau friendly make days each month at the New Zealand Maritime Museum!

11 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Game on! Family fun

A fun session featuring games big and small, from foosball to connect 4, jigsaws and outdoor game...

14 Sep 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

We Care's Play and Belong

Come and participate in a game-centred community engagement programme designed to spark genuine c...

07 Sep 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Board Games for Adults

Come along to play a range of board games for adults aged 18 - 60+.

31 Aug 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Takaanini Crochet Club

It's an awesome opportunity to meet fellow crocheters, share your skills and make friends.