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Community 16 Apr 2025

Five ways to connect with your community

Here are some ways to get amongst it and make a difference in your community with the people around you.

Community 8 Apr 2025

Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project turns 50

New Zealand’s first two community houses celebrated half a century of community support this March with an open day event funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board. 

Have your say 7 Apr 2025

Have your say on the future of Ōrewa Reserve

Residents are being asked to give feedback on plans to restore the dunes, create a sandy beach area, and relocate some facilities at Ōrewa Reserve.

Community 7 Apr 2025

Manurewa Diversity Festival 2025

Organised by Manurewa Local board, residents enjoyed a free, fun, whanau friendly event with cultural performances from around the world, highlighting the cultural diversity of Manurewa.

Environment 7 Apr 2025

A helping hand to clean up backyard streams

The Green your stream project helps homeowners maintain private streams in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Plans / Projects 7 Apr 2025

Walkway and bridge links Warkworth destinations

The new walkway under construction will link the community transport hub, Warkworth Showgrounds and Heritage Lane.

Waste 7 Apr 2025

Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins

Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Apr 2025

History and highlights of Little Rangitoto Reserve

Ōrākei Local Board member David Wong tells us about Little Rangitoto Reserve.

Local Events

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

10 Apr 2025

Connect 4 Climate Action Networking Breakfast

Start your day off right by connecting with like-minded individuals who are passionate about tack...

10 Apr 2025

Gibbs Farm Fundraiser

Nestled in the breathtaking Kaipara Harbour, just north of Auckland, Gibbs Farm is an expansive,...

10 Apr 2025

M9 | Te Ōhanga Māori - A pathway to prosperity

Join us as the kaikōrero platform conversations on Māori prosperity in our economy.

10 Apr 2025

Māngere East community safety hui

Monthly hui for the local community who want to have input into safety initiatives, events, road...

10 Apr 2025

Romantic Brahms

Brahms’ wonderful Piano Concerto No.2 is timeless and unforgettable, and acclaimed pianist Inon B...

10 Apr 2025 - 12 Apr 2025

Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2025

Vector Lights will shine red in support of Poppy Day.