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Community 26 Jun 2025

Box full of cheer, for a bright first year

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are making a real difference for families across South Auckland by helping fund baby boxes for whānau (family) and pēpi (baby).

Community 25 Jun 2025

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu emergency plan good to go

Developed in partnership with Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), the new Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan provides clear, practical guidance to help the community prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

Community 23 Jun 2025

Māngere Youth Voices recognised for outstanding community engagement

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board–funded Youth Voices project has won Best Community Involvement.

Community 23 Jun 2025

Greenwoods Corner upgrades complete

Epsom’s Greenwoods Corner will become is now a safer and better-connected town centre following a much-needed transport upgrade.

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.

Community 18 Jun 2025

From Maunga to Moana: Where to greet the Matariki Stars

It’s time once again to turn your face to the north-eastern skies and search for the constellation known as Matariki.

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.

Events253 Results

06 Dec 2025

Carols on the Green 2025

Enjoy free festivities in your local park with entertainment from nearby schools, stage performan...

06 Dec 2025

Christmas at Holy Trinity

Enjoy this concert with lots of fine music celebrating the best of Christmas in voice and brass.

06 Dec 2025

Donkey Santa Fun Day

Enjoy Santa, donkey rides, traditional games, a free BBQ, and more!

06 Dec 2025

Highwic Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Carefully crafted using traditional mixed foliage, your wreath will take centre stage at home.

06 Dec 2025

Northcote Board Games Bonanza

Come and learn or play games like chess, mahjong, Go and Chinese chess with other locals.

06 Dec 2025

NYEGE: A Festive Wellness Carnival

A joyful, family-friendly fusion of movement, music, and Afro-diasporic energy in the heart of su...

06 Dec 2025

Ōwairaka and Wesley Community Day

The Community Day offers an excellent opportunity for individuals of all ages and abilities to co...

06 Dec 2025

Papa Ki Awataha Regeneration

Make a day of it by exploring the nearby playgrounds and green spaces afterwards, or enjoy a bite...