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Community 21 Oct 2015

Volunteers rescue Kōwhai Park from foreign invaders

Native plants are flourishing in Kōwhai Park once more, thanks to hard work by some green-fingered locals.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Ōtara's got hustle

Ōtara’s new high-tech basketball court in Otamariki Park was recently opened with a community-led minibasketball tournament.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Remembering our fallen

The Ode of Remembrance inscribed on the Returned Services memorial at the Manukau Memorial Gardens now includes a version in te reo Māori.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Oct 2015

Kudos for new and upgraded Auckland central playgrounds

Waitematā Local Board has been working with the parks teams, designers, local community groups and schools to improve what’s on offer at some of playgrounds in parks in Auckland central.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Good sign for Centennial Park

A bright new sign now welcomes people to the start of the nature trail in Centennial Park, Mairangi Bay.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Dropped fees a victory for sports clubs

Orākei Local Board has helped achieve a victory for central Auckland sports clubs by getting sports field fees waived.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Foxy addition to Mt Albert reserve

The Albert-Eden community now has a double flying fox at the Mt Albert Recreational Reserve in Wairere Avenue.

Events72 Results

11 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

Corban’s Easter Egg Count

Get into the spirit of Easter with our own unique spin on the traditional Egg Hunt.

22 Oct 2022 - 26 Mar 2023

Breeze Sailing

Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditional wooden brigantine similar to vessels used for New Zealand coastal and inter-Dominion trades in the 19th and early 20...

23 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2023

Explore Henderson Bike Trails

You need to provide your own bike and be capable of riding up to 1.5 hour.

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Earth Beat Festival 2023

Earth Beat Festival is the place where you play, learn, revitalise make new connections and return to the world grounded and inspired!

18 Mar 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

EcoFest 2023

Join us for a packed programme of events, activities, installations, and workshops for people of all ages and stages of their sustainability journey.

29 Jan 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Silver Adult Bike Skills

Learn on-road bike handling skills and how to communicate with other path and road users

28 Jan 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Bronze Adult Bike Skills

Learn to ride and develop your bike handling skills.

27 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Movies in Parks 2023

As the sun goes down, gather with friends and whānau for a picnic and movie under the stars. From animated kids flicks to recent blockbusters, we’re putting on a magical movie n...