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Community 19 Mar 2025

Positive Pathways empowering rangatahi

In Papakura, many young men have incredible potential but face barriers that can make it harder to reach their goals. The Positive Pathways program is designed to help rangatahi develop in confidence, leadership and life skills.  

Elections 19 Mar 2025

Melissa Powell sworn in as new chair of Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board now has a new chair, with Melissa Powell stepping into the role after being sworn in at the board’s business meeting on 18 March.

Community 14 Mar 2025

Don’t splash your cash

Dive into cost savings at the Mount Albert Aquatic Centre from April with free entry for children aged under 17 years. 

Community 14 Mar 2025

Waikaraka Park: speedway countdown is on

Speedway fans buckle in – the countdown is on for speedway racing at Waikaraka Park from November, with the upgrade work now underway. 

Community 13 Mar 2025

Bringing council services to Beachlands

Beachlands may soon have a new community hub, with plans now being explored to better serve the growing local population.

Arts 13 Mar 2025

Federal Street - unique lights illuminate artwork to create outdoor gallery experience

A once reflective, quiet urban backyard, used mainly by the residents of upper Federal Street, has become a living art experience.

Community 12 Mar 2025

The buzz in Old Papatoetoe

An update for the Papatoetoe community for Chambers Laneway, Cambridge Terrace, Stadium Reserve and Piko Toetoe.

Community 11 Mar 2025

Puketāpapa roading investments pave a safer future

Two new road safety projects are on the way, after the Puketāpapa Local Board invested $632,000 to help school students and pedestrians cross busy roads safely.  

Events

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Casual Drop-in Art Group

The Casual Drop-In Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friend...

08 Mar 2026

Trolley Derby

There are also many activities for children including a (weather-dependent) bouncy castle, junk p...

08 Mar 2026

Whānau Day

Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!

08 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Natural Dye Workshops

Join Holli and learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour t...

12 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Home, reframed

Presented as part of Auckland Arts Festival’s theme of home, this exhibition reimagines Tāmaki Ma...

12 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Caring for Pā Harakeke

Join Charmaine Bailie and the team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke.

13 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Red, White and Brass

Two Tongans form a makeshift marching band to sneak into a crucial game. Their inexperienced grou...