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Community 26 Jun 2025

Homegrown joy in every space

Play is popping up in more places and new ways across Howick - and it’s all about making play ‘an everywhere activity’.

Community 26 Jun 2025

Helping Hands Funded in Henderson-Massey

Almost $32,000 has been awarded to 24 community groups through Henderson-Massey Local Board’s latest local grants round. 

Community 26 Jun 2025

Box full of cheer, for a bright first year

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are making a real difference for families across South Auckland by helping fund baby boxes for whānau (family) and pēpi (baby).

Community 25 Jun 2025

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu emergency plan good to go

Developed in partnership with Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), the new Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan provides clear, practical guidance to help the community prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

Community 23 Jun 2025

Māngere Youth Voices recognised for outstanding community engagement

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board–funded Youth Voices project has won Best Community Involvement.

Development 23 Jun 2025

Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre 

Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.

Community 23 Jun 2025

Greenwoods Corner upgrades complete

Epsom’s Greenwoods Corner will become is now a safer and better-connected town centre following a much-needed transport upgrade.

Events

15 Jul 2025 - 09 Aug 2025

William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet

With an original cinematic score by composer Robin Kelly, and Missoni and Pucci-inspired fashion...

14 Jul 2025 - 18 Aug 2025

Throw & Pinch

Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, you'll have fun experimenting with clay and discove...

06 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Pom-pom Penguins

Stay warm this winter by making fluffy pom-pom penguins.

05 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

July School Holiday | Abstract Art

Make a stamp that has simple shapes and lines on it.

05 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Wharenui Harikoa

In celebration of Matariki 2025, the nation’s woollen wharenui returns to her place of origin — T...

05 Jul 2025 - 07 Sep 2025

Elam School of Fine Arts Ngā Ringa Whetū

Ngā Ringa Whetū is an exhibition that embodies the interwoven knowledge of whatu and rāranga (Māo...

05 Jul 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

Whai

As an evolving annual series, Whai continues to grow and transform, creating a shared experience...

04 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Annual Members Merit Awards

The annual Estuary Arts Members Merit Awards showcases artwork in all media.