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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

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.

07 Mar 2026

Family Day Out

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...

07 Mar 2026

Neighbourhood fun at Ambrico

Meet your neighbours, pick up an Emergency Readiness Information Pack, relax in our Neighbourhood...

07 Mar 2026

Papakura ParkFEST

Gather your friends, bring the family and celebrate summer at ParkFEST 2026.

07 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics

Come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a have a go at many of the activities.

21 Feb 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Storytime - Mt Roskill Library

These sessions are ideal for preschoolers aged 3 - 5 years.