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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.

Waste 13 Jan 2026

10 surprising things you can recycle at Auckland’s community recycling centres

Here are 10 surprising things you can recycle or reuse at your local CRC instead of sending them to landfill.

Community 8 Jan 2026

Wellbeing through water: Franklin Local Board takes paddle on Waikato River

Members of the Franklin Local Board and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua on the Waikato River as part of the waka ama programme.

Community 18 Dec 2025

Thousands of native plants strengthen local reserves in Devonport-Takapuna

A successful planting season has been completed, with 7,891 native plants recently established across 24 reserves throughout the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.

Community 17 Dec 2025

Progress on track for Franklin paths

One hundred metres of concrete path on Shelly Bay Road is now ready for Beachlands residents to stroll, pace, power walk, strut, march, jog, scooter or bike – just in time for summer.

Events373 Results

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime at the Central Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pt Chevalier

Join us as we go through gentle routines, sensory play, music time, motor skill development, and...

28 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Life Drawing 101

Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...

27 Jan 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.

22 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

SpinPoi

Learn to twirl and flow with colourful poi in a fun, beginner-friendly session.

21 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Silent Disco

Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.

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.