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Development 14 Sep 2017

How you can help the bees

Bees are an endlessly fascinating part of our ecosystem.

14-24 year olds 30 Aug 2017

Enjoy your Henderson

Did you know that Henderson and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? It has everything from parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.

Community 25 Jul 2017

Spark Boroughs basketball court a slam dunk for Glen Innes

Nicknamed ‘The Post Office’ by locals, the Glen Innes court is the fifth of five basketball courts to be delivered as part of the Spark Boroughs project.

Arts 3 Jul 2017

Karangahape Road goes bananas

In the works Don’t Dream it’s Over, artist Janet Lilo has used her striking banana motif and sharp neon elements to illustrate Karangahape Road’s melting pot of history, cultural heritage and community diversity.

Sports / Leisure 20 Mar 2017

Celebrate Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre's upgrade

The recently upgraded centre is holding a fun-filled family open day, with group fitness class tasters, pool inflatables for the kids, free health checks and more.

Playgrounds 2 Mar 2017

Playground review: New-look playground for Pukekohe

This beloved play area has been given a refresh, but don't worry – the Roktopus is still there, along with all the other old favourites.

Beaches 22 Feb 2017

Five free places for a fun family day out

We’ve picked some of our favourite Auckland spots to take the family and make the most of the last few weeks of warm weather.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Explore Matakana by bike

Get outside this summer and take a ride north of the city with the Matakana trails ride to Omaha and Point Wells.

Events391 Results

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers.

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club at Avondale Library

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.