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Playgrounds 5 Dec 2022

Skaters delighted with upgrade at Te Pai Park

Skaters will enjoy a refurbished facility at the Te Pai Park thanks to the work being carried out this summer funded by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 5 Dec 2022

South's local boards unite on Māori journey

Auckland's five southern boards have come together to gain a better understanding of issues facing Māori within their areas.

Summer 5 Dec 2022

Summer sorted on the shore

Auckland’s North Shore is a great place to spend the summer with the skatepark in Glenfield, a destination playground on Devonport’s waterfront, and impressive bush tracks in the Birkenhead area.

Community 1 Dec 2022

IT gets a taste of Samoan flair

A group of senior Manurewa Samoan residents has grasped the opportunity to join the digital age.

Community 1 Dec 2022

Sunnynook September Marathon gets the shore out the door

North Shore locals walked more than 2000 kilometres in September as part of a virtual marathon run with support from local business and Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Beaches 1 Dec 2022

Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer

With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that

Hauraki Gulf 1 Dec 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

A total ban on all outdoor fires is in place and previous permits are suspended.

Arts 30 Nov 2022

Waiheke initiatives get helping hand from board

Take a look at just a few key examples from around Waiheke that will be getting a financial boost thanks to Waiheke Local Board’s latest local and multiboard grants round.

Events

01 Apr 2023

World of Cultures at Nathan Homestead

Come pick up a new skill, have a new experience and be mesmerised by our community's abundant creativity and cultural flavours.

01 Apr 2023 - 02 Apr 2023

Kids Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) Workshop

Kids can learn about Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) using a similar process to Ngatu making using paper, crayons, and Indian ink.

01 Apr 2023 - 06 May 2023

The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

Don’t miss this much-loved New Zealand stage adventure, where high seas, high adventure, and hi-jinks abound.

18 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

'Native Tree Rescue' Papakura Stream Restoration – EcoFest

We will be caring for thousands of native trees and shrubs that have recently been planted by releasing them from strangling weeds.

04 Mar 2023 - 02 Dec 2023

Meditation in Motion with Tai Chi Hibiscus

Everyone is welcome to participate!

02 Apr 2023

A World of Cultures performance by Torbay School Kapa Haka Group

Join us for this powerful cultural tradition.

02 Apr 2023

Bach Musica NZ: Bach St John Passion

‘Music for the soul’, as needed now in our troubled world!

02 Apr 2023

Birkdale Bokashi Workshop - EcoFest

Still not sure the best way to dispose of your food scraps? This introduction to Bokashi composting will show how easy it is to turn your food scraps into soil! This is a small...