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Community 2 Jul 2025

Record-breaking moth pod competition unites Howick community

Funded by the Howick Local Board, 42 teams removed over 246,000 plants, nearly double last year - including 72,922 pods and 173,380 seedlings, stopping around 6.1 billion seeds from spreading.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Rising with the tide: young talent, big waters

Ōtara's own Lochlan Te'o is Rio-bound - with help from the Local Board Excellence Award, this young bright talent is set to take on the world in a 24km ocean race.

Community 1 Jul 2025

Whau celebrates nine days of Pasifika power

Whau Pasifika Festival is making a vibrant return—bringing nine events over nine days in a powerful celebration of kotahitanga.

Community 1 Jul 2025

Titirangi Library opens on the book bus

A mobile book bus is providing library services during the major upgrade of the Titirangi War Memorial Hall and Library. 

Community 1 Jul 2025

Keep the kids busy: Top things to do across Auckland these school holidays

School holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune, Auckland Council has you covered.

Community 30 Jun 2025

Funding for the future: Albert-Eden’s environmental investment

The Albert-Eden Local Board is playing a key environmental role with a $458,000 investment across a range of projects for the 2025/2026 financial year. 

Community 30 Jun 2025

Puketāpapa Local Board makes largest-ever environment investment for 2025/2026

The Puketāpapa Local Board is ensuring the environment is in good hands, with its biggest-ever funding injection of $840,000 for the 2025/2026 financial year. 

Community 27 Jun 2025

Welcome home: Whau earns national recognition

Whau Local Board has been officially recognised for their work supporting newcomers and build a more inclusive Whau.

Events255 Results

17 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Young Guns Skate School

Learn skating skills and confidence in a fun, youth-focused setting.

15 Jan 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Pop Up Play - Pasifika Play

Enjoy cultural games and creative play in a vibrant community setting.

12 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026

Summer Holidays at Panmure Library

Dive into a summer of creativity, coding, characters and community fun at Panmure Library—packed...

10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Dragon Beats

Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.

08 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Meditation Group

Join us for a peaceful and grounding meditation session led by Haresh Manglani, an experienced Al...

07 Jan 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Messy Play

Dive into sensory fun with hands-on messy activities for all ages.

06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Summer School Holiday Programmes

Enjoy fun filled activities at the Library.

06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Flying Fun

Soar your kites and enjoy a colourful day of flying fun for all ages.