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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.

Events185 Results

29 Mar 2026

Around the world in 8 games

Participants will have the opportunity to learn and play eight games from around the world, inclu...

30 Mar 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

The Ice Cream is Melting!

Sprinkled with aerial acrobatics, contortion, ice cream juggling and more, the siblings work thei...

31 Mar 2026

Mochi making

Join us for a hands-on Japanese mochi-making class. Mochi is a traditional Japanese food with a c...

31 Mar 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Easter Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026

The Valentina

A family friendly adventure for anyone who’s looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos.

01 Apr 2026

Celebrando Mexico

Ōtara Library is excited to celebrate the rich, vibrant life and culture of Mexico!

04 Apr 2026

Thai Culture day

A family-friendly cultural celebration showcasing Thailand's vibrant traditions, music, dance, Fo...

04 Apr 2026

The Kite show

Basant Mela is a celebration of unity, happiness, and cultural diversity, welcoming all communiti...