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Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

State of play to change in Devonport - Takapuna

The Devonport - Takapuna Local board now has a forward-thinking new plan in place to rethink how the community uses its parks, reserves, and public spaces with the newly adopted 2025 Devonport-Takapuna Play Plan.

Waste 18 Jun 2025

Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste

An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.

Heritage 18 Jun 2025

McNicol Homestead & Museum revived  

McNicol Homestead & Museum, a well-loved heritage site in Clevedon, has re-opened to the public following a major renewal project that began in 2024.  

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

Smarter investment in play: Why Manurewa need more data first  

Manurewa Local Board has adopted a new Play Plan to help bring more fun and connection into the neighbourhood.

Elections 18 Jun 2025

Where are all the candidates?

Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Community 18 Jun 2025

Hobsonville’s new park – Te Kori Scott Point opens to the public

The opening of Te Kori Scott Point is a landmark moment for the Hobsonville community.

Community 18 Jun 2025

Local board agreement a $35m win for Rodney communities

Rodney Local Board will invest in community programmes, creative arts, youth initiatives, and environmental projects.

Community 17 Jun 2025

Witness the fitness: changes to Puketāpapa’s leisure centres 

New timetables, classes, as well as reduced prices for some programmes are some of the improvements for Puketāpapa’s Cameron Pools and Leisure Centre and Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre under new management.  

Events

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.

03 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2025

Heritage in the City

Heritage in the City photographic display at Central City Library Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.

03 Jul 2025 - 25 Sep 2025

Tomarata Mobile Library Community Stop

At the mobile library you can borrow and return books, or just chill out and read.

28 Jun 2025 - 09 Aug 2025

Close to home - Group exhibition

Displays of found objects, handcrafted quilts, printed poetry, and paintings are arranged in a na...

21 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

E Tepu E Rea

This exhibition will also feature works by collaborators Sophie Riley, Tony Pecotic, Mike Raven,...