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Community 7 Nov 2025

Northcote Market bursts to life and the fun is just beginning!

Northcote Town Centre was buzzing recently as the brand-new Northcote Market made its debut — and it’s just the start of a summer packed with free fun!

Sports / Leisure 6 Nov 2025

Free ways to get fit

Looking for ways to get active without spending money? These fun, free ways to get fit make it easy to move more, push yourself and get friends involved.

Kids / Family 5 Nov 2025

Auckland Botanic Gardens unearths Tangled Roots exhibition

This summer, Auckland Botanic Gardens is setting the record straight with Tangled Roots, a unique and diverse exhibition that proves the humble grass family and humanity have long been deeply entangled.  

Community 3 Nov 2025

A new view of Mayfield Park: investing in community spaces

Thanks to this recent upgrade funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Mayfield Park - a wide open space, has had some much needed TLC.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Oct 2025

Golden hours in Tāmaki Makaurau

As the sun stretches its golden rays into the evening, Auckland transforms into a playground of possibilities.

Kids / Family 23 Oct 2025

Top three ghost-friendly theatres in Auckland

With ghost-hunting season upon us, make sure you check out our highly recommended phantom-friendly theatres for your own spooky pleasure.  

Parks / Outdoors 6 Oct 2025

Auckland’s playgrounds get a lift

Consider these play spaces an open invitation to step outside, breathe deep, and remember that some of the best moments can be found on a swing, a slide, or at the top of a climbing structure.

Community 6 Oct 2025

Wheelie good times with Biketober

Dust off your bike and join in the fun as Biketober rolls into town.

Events217 Results

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

22 Apr 2026

Giant Worms: The Hidden Giants Beneath Our Feet

Join us for a fascinating talk.

22 Apr 2026

Seasonal produce workshop

The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including...

22 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) History Talk

Against the backdrop of a photographic exhibition, this talk begins by describing what kauri gum is.

25 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Quiet hour

Lights will be dimmed and noise minimised to create a calm and welcoming environment for individu...

18 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme | Kori Me Te Ruri

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...