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Community 2 Feb 2026

Superhero approval for Kimpton Park playground

Papatoetoe families are buzzing with excitement as the newly upgraded playground at Toetoe-nui / Kimpton Park is open, thanks to funding by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community news 2 Feb 2026

A fresh facelift for Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park

Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park in Māngere, named after the area’s sacred springs, has been upgraded following community feedback.

Community 29 Jan 2026

The Landing: local stories find a timeless home

At Ngā Tohu o Uenuku / Māngere Arts Centre, The Landing beautifully demonstrated how local stories could be transformed into living taonga: portraits and voices that captured the richness of the community’s lived experiences.

Community 29 Jan 2026

Out with the old, in with the woohoo!

From Monday 9 February 2026, work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from the Howick Local Board.

Community 29 Jan 2026

Dropping in like its hot: new flow bowl construction underway

Get ready to drop into some gnarly moves at Onehunga Bay Reserve when the new flow bowl drops in April. 

Community 28 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Upper Harbour

Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Community 27 Jan 2026

Waiheke board supports community and environmental projects in latest grant round

The Waiheke Local Board has allocated funding to a range of local and environmental projects through its Local and Environmental Grant Round, supporting initiatives that benefit the island’s community and environment.

Community 22 Jan 2026

Making moves with Local Grants

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is inviting community groups, organisations, and individuals to apply for the Board’s Local Grant round two, open from 12 January to 20 February 2026, for projects starting after 1 May 2026.

Events

08 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, meet new people, get light...

07 Mar 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Weed Bin Weekends

Get rid of them at your local community weed bin.

07 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

LGBT+ Craft Club

Build community, and work on your projects in a safe, welcoming and inclusive space!

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe

Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to help people make the most of thei...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Takapuna

Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.

31 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

After the undercurrents

This exhibition brings together the artwork of Gordon Bennett and Emily Karaka, two senior painte...

13 Dec 2025 - 23 May 2026

Breeze Sailing

A journey on Breeze is an exciting, energetic on-water experience and passengers are encouraged t...