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Lagoon Edge reserve opening in Panmure
On Friday 30 January 2026, a karakia whakawātea (dawn blessing) was held to acknowledge the completion of the Lagoon Edge Reserve upgrade project in Panmure.
Superhero approval for Kimpton Park playground
Papatoetoe families are buzzing with excitement as the newly upgraded playground at Toetoe-nui / Kimpton Park is open, thanks to funding by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
A fresh facelift for Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park
Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park in Māngere, named after the area’s sacred springs, has been upgraded following community feedback.
The Landing: local stories find a timeless home
At Ngā Tohu o Uenuku / Māngere Arts Centre, The Landing beautifully demonstrated how local stories could be transformed into living taonga: portraits and voices that captured the richness of the community’s lived experiences.
Your community, your opportunities, backed by Kaipātiki Local Board
Through local community house programmes, supported by Kaipātiki Local Board investment, beach Haven resident Karl Nebbeling found connection, new skills and a new direction close to home.
Out with the old, in with the woohoo!
From Monday 9 February 2026, work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from the Howick 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.
Dropping in like its hot: new flow bowl construction underway
Get ready to drop into some gnarly moves at Onehunga Bay Reserve when the new flow bowl drops in April.
Events242 Results
Kotahitanga in Colour
Each workshop focuses on a single rainbow colour, exploring the meaning of the Pride flag, whilst...
ESOL - Beginners English class
Come and gain confidence to use the English language, to learn more and to make new friends.
Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis
Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...
Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a free, month-long celebration of biking.
Vector Lights for Waitangi Day
Vector Lights commemorates Waitangi Day with a dynamic light and sound show on the iconic Aucklan...
Life Drawing 101
Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...
Portrait Drawing 101
Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.