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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.

Music 16 Dec 2025

A new beat dropping in Manurewa

Manurewa is about to turn up the volume with Manurewa Rhythms, a vibrant new event designed by youth, for youth. 

Events267 Results

03 May 2026

Archaeology week talk

Learn more about what has been found, and what has not been found.

03 May 2026

Repair cafe - Matakana

Skilled volunteers help you repair, learn new skills and keep great items out of landfill.

03 May 2026

Star Wars cardboard battle

May the 4th be with you! OK, OK, it's actually on the 3rd, but that's no biggie. Use cardboard to...

03 May 2026

Swap Shop 2026: Kids, teens and adults edit

It is time to swap until you drop. Refresh the whole whānau wardrobe, as this year the whole hous...

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Swimming skeletons

Tamariki can bring a fishy friend to life, bones and all!

01 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

Printopia Festival

The country’s largest print fair with workshops and performances. Find original handmade art and...

24 Apr 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

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