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Summer 21 Jan 2026

Your free summer fun starts here in Waitākere Ranges

Summer is officially calling, and it's time to get your fun sorted! Thanks to support and funding from Waitākere Ranges Local Board, a fantastic line-up of free activities and community events is ready for you and your whānau!

Summer 20 Jan 2026

Free summer swimming makes a splash in Whau

Whau locals are being invited to cool off for free this summer, thanks to a community swimming initiative delivered in partnership with local schools and Whau Local Board.

Community 19 Jan 2026

4 ways to come out and play, the local summer way

Whether it’s adventure, fun, or just a reason to enjoy the outdoors, all these activities or spaces are supported or funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, so you can make the most of summer the local way!

Community 19 Jan 2026

Make the most and soak up summer: you don’t have to go far to have a good time

With free events, local talent, and some of the best play spaces, funded and supported by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, now is the perfect time to get out, explore, and make the most of summer.

Community 19 Jan 2026

Family fun and summer adventures in Howick

Make the most of summer! Howick Local Board is backing free events, fun Out & About activities, and great local trails to explore.

Community 16 Jan 2026

Blast off with Art Blast

Mount Albert’s iconic Rocket Park will host the inaugural Albert-Eden Local Board Art Blast event on February 28.

Kids / Family 15 Jan 2026

Your summer fun starts here in Henderson-Massey

Summer is officially calling! Get ready for heaps of fun thanks to support and funding from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Kids / Family 13 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Rodney

Explore Rodney’s free events, youth programmes, arts, parks, and beaches — all supported by Rodney Local Board for affordable summer fun.

Events

31 Jan 2026

Ninja Run

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

31 Jan 2026

Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' Workshop 1

Come join Queer Joy Quilts to create the 'Threads of Joy' collective art project celebrating our...

31 Jan 2026

Seed Ball Workshop: Help Our Pollinators

Create “throw and grow” seed balls at Parnell Library in this fun, eco-friendly craft session hel...

31 Jan 2026

Tiny Traders Market

Explore a variety of stalls featuring upcycled goods, tasty homemade treats, handmade crafts, and...

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

Clothing swap

Bring up to 5 pieces of clean, undamaged clothing to swap and get the opportunity to take home up...

01 Feb 2026

Kids Music in Parks - Auckland Botanic Gardens

Family fun at Auckland Botanic Gardens with Anika Moa, Claudia Gunn.