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Community 9 Mar 2026

Howick Library temporary closure and pop-up service

Howick Library and the adjacent Fencible Lounge will close for a major renewal from February, with temporary services in place to keep the community connected while improvements are made.

Community news 9 Mar 2026

Devonport Youth Forum helps Bayswater teen connect with community

For Eva McLean, 18, getting involved with the Devonport Youth Forum has been a way to meet people, support local events, and explore her creativity.

Community news 9 Mar 2026

Friday nights sorted for Waiheke rangatahi

Waiheke rangatahi will continue to have a safe and active place to connect on Friday nights thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Waiheke Local Board to the Waiheke Recreation Centre.

Community news 4 Mar 2026

Franklin farewells Malcolm Bell

Franklin Local Board member, Malcolm Bell is stepping down after 12 years representing Franklin’s Wairoa subdivision.

Community news 4 Mar 2026

Discover Papakura's cultural gems: four must-visit hotspots

Check out our top picks which are all made possible by the Papakura Local Board and start filling your cup with local experiences. 

Community news 3 Mar 2026

Annual Plan: be part of the decision-making

If you live in East Auckland and are planning to have your say on the Annual Plan 2026/2027, you might be wondering what the proposed changes mean for where you live.

Community news 3 Mar 2026

South Auckland, let’s hear it

Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is now open for consultation, and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are committed to making sure South Auckland communities have every opportunity to be heard.

Community news 3 Mar 2026

Waitākere residents: help us shape your neighbourhood

More investment in youth, waterways, or communities? Waitākere’s future is in your hands as Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 opens for consultation.

Events

14 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Dog Man: The Musical

Based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey.

15 Jul 2026

Swirly star lantern

Design your own swirly star lantern to celebrate Matariki.

15 Jul 2026

Mānawatia a Matariki

Come along for storytelling from different cultures, performances, workshops and kai.

15 Jul 2026

Matariki Memories

Tamariki will create a magical artwork - a small constellation of their own past, present and pos...

15 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...

15 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail

You are invited to walk a luminous light trail inspired by the nine stars of Matariki, featuring...

16 Jul 2026

Matariki Silent Disco

Expect glowing lights, shared laughter and a dance floor that brings the community together under...

16 Jul 2026

Mendelssohn's Violin

More cheer in Beethoven’s lithe Second Symphony, with its generous slow movement and breathless f...