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Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jul 2025

Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā

Find out what's happening to help prepare your community for future emergencies.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Kaipātiki board makes landmark investment to protect environment

Kaipātiki residents can rest assured their environment is a top priority following the local board’s landmark allocation of $1,065,900 towards to its environmental initiatives for the 25/26 financial year.

Kids / Family 18 Jul 2025

Belle Verde Playground reopens

A refreshed playground in Sunnynook now caters for tamariki of all ages, giving whānau in the area more reasons to get outdoors and connect with others in the community.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Parks for everyone: Rodney report puts accessibility in focus

Accessibility assessments of four Rodney parks highlights the need to make play spaces more inclusive for children and caregivers of all abilities.

Arts 18 Jul 2025

Local creativity on display at Upper Harbour Open Art Studios

Open Art Studios made its debut in Upper Harbour, featuring 16 artists across seven studios and drawing strong community interest.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Putting the brakes on speed: Manurewa board invests in safety

Randwick Park is set to become safer for locals with a major investment of nearly $1.2 million going into traffic-calming measures.

Community 17 Jul 2025

Garden tours back for fourteenth year

Spectacular by Nature Garden Tours are back, with a helping hand from Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Community 17 Jul 2025

Whau backs Avondale playground upgrade for major funding boost

A potential major upgrade to the Avondale Central Reserve playground has been given backing by Whau Local Board, after submitting the project for funding through Auckland Council’s new $20 million Fix and Finish Fund. 

Events

20 Jul 2025

Game On: Preparing for Extreme Weather with Scenario Based Play

Come along to roleplay preparing for extreme weather.

20 Jul 2025

LIVE Day: Energy

Learn all about the types of energy we need produced, like kinetic, thermal, chemical and more.

20 Jul 2025

Publishing Talk with Frank Nunan

Thought about self-publishing? Join Frank Nunan as he shares his story and insights into the pub...

20 Jul 2025 - 21 Sep 2025

Sunday Board Game - Epsom Library

Try something new, bring your own favorite game, or just join in the fun.

20 Jul 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Family Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs encouraging a love of books.

18 Jul 2025 - 21 Sep 2025

Page To Future

Page to Future programme is providing intergenerational friendship through books or storytelling

17 Jul 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Somewhere Between

Step in, pause and linger. You may not find answers - but perhaps that’s the point.

16 Jul 2025 - 20 Aug 2025

Throw It Down Remix

You'll practice creating various domestic shapes, including plates, bowls, and cylinders.