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Youth / Rangatahi 1 Dec 2025

Green Road: A park for everyone to enjoy

This park at Green Road, Dairy Flat is a much-loved local spot with the community at its heart and a best-kept secret waiting for you to discover.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Dec 2025

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.

Akl Paths 1 Dec 2025

Grey Lynn to Western Springs pathway reopens after major repairs

A popular short cut is back in action in Grey Lynn

Parks / Outdoors 1 Dec 2025

Staying dry in the wetlands

Waiatarua Reserve walkways are getting some love to create a better walking experience.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Dec 2025

Building community and play at Red Beach Park

A favourite local spot for Red Beach families is the park on William Bayes Road, just a short stroll from the beach.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Dec 2025

North Shore Baseball finds its swing at Unsworth Heights

For North Shore City Baseball Club, the diamond at Caribbean Sportsfield has become an important part of life on the North Shore.

Akl Paths 28 Nov 2025

Kaipātiki track upgrades connect families to nature

Beach Haven resident Minnie Leonard says recent improvements to local tracks and paths have made a real difference to her young family's daily life. 

Community 28 Nov 2025

Skating and Community at Tawaipareira Reserve

From beginners to seasoned skaters, Tawaipareira Reserve on Waiheke has become more than just a skate park.

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28 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Life Drawing 101

Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...

27 Jan 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.

22 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

SpinPoi

Learn to twirl and flow with colourful poi in a fun, beginner-friendly session.

21 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Silent Disco

Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Pop Up Play

Jump into fun, interactive activities popping up around your community.

17 Jan 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

Celebrate play, creativity, and movement in your local streets.

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...

17 Jan 2026 - 04 Apr 2026

Toi Tamariki Me Whānau - Free Children's Art Classes

Our Children’s Art Workshops cater for diversity, and provide a joyful and supportive space for y...