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Safety 25 Sep 2025

Compliance wardens now on Kaipātiki streets

Two new compliance wardens are adding an extra level of safety and compliance in Kaipātiki thanks to a pilot programme funded by the local board.

Community 24 Sep 2025

The Joyful Movement a finalist in NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards 2025

“We’re thrilled that Auckland Council and The Joyful Movement are a finalist. This project is a true community effort."

Community 23 Sep 2025

Watercare opens the gates to Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant

Watercare is inviting the communities of Beachlands and Maraetai to step behind the gates and explore the Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Community 23 Sep 2025

New energy for Ōtāhuhu

Ōtāhuhu’s town centre is set for a refresh, thanks to funding secured through Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund.

Community 23 Sep 2025

Ostrich Farm sports fields gain ground

A $1.1 million boost from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish Fund is helping move plans forward to transform Ostrich Farm into a fully equipped sports field park.

Community 23 Sep 2025

Growing strong together: why local food planning matters for future resilience in Puketāpapa

Kai Resilient Puketāpapa is a community-led project focused on planning for food resilience.

Community 18 Sep 2025

Stepping down after dedicated service to Rodney

Rodney Local Board members Louise Johnston and Michelle Carmichael are stepping down after years of service, leaving a legacy of advocacy and environmental stewardship.

Plans / Projects 18 Sep 2025

Free training for Hibiscus and Bays community organisations

Community organisations in the Hibiscus and Bays area are being offered free training to strengthen their governance and operations.

Events255 Results

15 Feb 2026

Book bathing

Unwind with a unique 25 minute guided meditation featuring NZ books and sounds.

15 Feb 2026

Eamonn the Bat with Molly Arbuthnott

Join us for a bat-tastic Storytime with Eamonn the Bat, written by the much-loved UK author Molly...

15 Feb 2026

New Zealand Children’s Chinese Festival

A vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Chinese culture, designed especially for children and f...

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

16 Feb 2026

Life Drawing With A Model with Tony Guo

A fun life drawing class teaching you how to observe a model's pose in real life and translate it...

17 Feb 2026

Badge making

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where you can design and create your own badges to show your...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026

Rainbow Perler Craft

Craft designs that you, your friends and whanau can wear with Pride.