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5 top things to do in Upper Harbour
Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.
Standing proud, in colours of the rainbow
In the countdown to Auckland Pride Festival, Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher outlines why it’s important to stand with our rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Waiheke board supports community and environmental projects in latest grant round
The Waiheke Local Board has allocated funding to a range of local and environmental projects through its Local and Environmental Grant Round, supporting initiatives that benefit the island’s community and environment.
Howick Library temporary closure and pop-up service
Howick Library and the adjacent Fencible Lounge will close for a major renewal from February, with temporary services in place to keep the community connected while improvements are made.
Making moves with Local Grants
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is inviting community groups, organisations, and individuals to apply for the Board’s Local Grant round two, open from 12 January to 20 February 2026, for projects starting after 1 May 2026.
5 top things to do in Hibiscus and Bays
Enjoy affordable summer fun in Hibiscus and Bays with beach days, outdoor adventures, creative workshops and festivals; all backed by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Free summer swimming makes a splash in Whau
Whau locals are being invited to cool off for free this summer, thanks to a community swimming initiative delivered in partnership with local schools and Whau Local Board.
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!
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Justice in her words
Discover the pioneering women after whom the rooms of Ellen Melville Centre are named.
LIVE DAY | Late Summer Harvest
Explore how the season’s harvest was gathered, preserved, and enjoyed in the 1800s, before the se...
Pakuranga Carnival and River Festival
This carnival day is suitable for families with younger children.
Trolley Derby
There are also many activities for children including a (weather-dependent) bouncy castle, junk p...
Natural Dye Workshops
Join Holli and learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour t...
Death Cafe
Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.