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Community 25 Sep 2024

$2m destination playground on the horizon for Barry Curtis Park

A spectacular nearly $2m playground designed to offer an exciting range of play options for all tamariki (children), is coming to Barry Curtis Park, after Howick Local Board approved the concept designs.

Community 25 Sep 2024

South Auckland talent dominates at SUSO

Our local winners truly know how to Stand Up and Stand Out.

Pools 24 Sep 2024

Decision on Olympic Pool lease made

Waitematā Local Board has agreed to the extension of Olympic Pool and Fitness Limited's (OPFL) lease to manage the Olympic Pool and Fitness Centre in Newmarket until November 2034, subject to statutory processes.

Development 24 Sep 2024

Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath glows with kindness this Art Week

In an algorithm-meets-art collaboration, artist Shannon Novak and iion have programmed Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath to deliver happiness for Art Week.

Community 24 Sep 2024

Ngāti Ōtara Marae revival

A $45,000 boost will lead vital repairs and project management at Ngāti Ōtara Marae, a cornerstone of the South Auckland community.

Community 20 Sep 2024

Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers

Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.

Akl Paths 20 Sep 2024

New life for Te Puhinui on the way

A neglected area will be transformed into a valuable community space.

Environment 20 Sep 2024

Grants available for Kaipara Moana fencing and planting projects

Hundreds of landowners and groups are working with Kaipara Moana Remediation to regenerate forest on erosion-prone land in the Kaipara Moana catchment.

Events

14 Nov 2024

Papakura Positive Aging Expo

Join us to find out about the wide range of activities and services available to seniors in Papak...

14 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

A Doll's House, Part 2

Plumb Theatre, in partnership with Auckland Live, are back and this time to present a captivating...

14 Nov 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Camping

Over one raucous night in Lovers' Cove, cocktails are downed, catfights explode, and repressed de...

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Spoken Words - Reading poetry together

Come and enjoy a shared poetry reading experience.

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Help Kaipātiki Project form a new volunteer team dedicated to Te Ara Awataha!

15 Nov 2024

Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Warkworth

As seen on Seven Sharp & going viral on TikTok, you're in for a treat with Comedy Hypnotist, Haim...

15 Nov 2024

ISMO

Ismo is now capturing the rest of the world with his unique ability to reveal the hidden obvious.

15 Nov 2024

Stockade Hill Christmas Lights

Enjoy an evening of local talent, mouthwatering East Auckland kai/food, and festive fun for the w...