Hero image

Local

News

Community news 27 Feb 2026

Is the Annual Plan on track for Manurewa-Papakura?

This is Manurewa-Papakura’s moment to help shape the future of our neighbourhoods.

Community news 23 Feb 2026

Make the most of Rosedale Park

Keen for a walk, a weekend game, or a way to give back to nature? Rosedale Park has plenty of reasons to get outdoors.

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Feb 2026

Connecting youth in Ōrākei

Last year, Youth of Ōrākei reached more than 8,000 local youth, creating meaningful opportunities for them to be involved in the community.

Community news 20 Feb 2026

TAPAC: a place of learning, inspiration and connection

Three women involved with TAPAC share how the organisation fosters creativity, confidence and community.

Community news 20 Feb 2026

Serving up something special

The Cultural Food Festival 2026 is back.

Plans / Projects 19 Feb 2026

New pilot opens the door to conversations with Upper Harbour Local Board

Community Conversations offers a relaxed and dedicated time to talk with local board members.

Sports / Leisure 16 Feb 2026

Sidelines Playbox brings new play opportunities for fun at Birkenhead United Football Club

Tamariki and whānau visiting Birkenhead United Football Club now have more ways to play, thanks to a Sidelines Playbox delivered by the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Recovery: Milford 16 Feb 2026

Ngā Wairau through my lens

A new competition is inviting youth and rangatahi to share their own perspective on Wairau through photography

Events

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - New Lynn

Bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance, and more.

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhythm & Beats

Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old.

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-In

Drop in to our sessions with a tech query for one-on-one digital coaching!

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

21 Apr 2026

Collected and classified: Biology in a box

Hear art historian Andrew McKay, floral artist Felicity Jones and Auckland Museum invertebrates c...

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...