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Community news 8 Apr 2026

5 ways locals help wildlife in Hibiscus and Bays

Locals are stepping up for nature and protecting native wildlife with support from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community news 8 Apr 2026

More play, more fun: Muriwai Village Green gets a makeover

Construction starts soon to bring exciting new facilities for all ages.

8 Apr 2026

5 ways to protect Rodney’s environment

Across Rodney, communities are coming together to protect native wildlife, restore ecosystems, and help nature thrive.

Environment news 7 Apr 2026

4-ward thinking: 4 ways the Local Board makes green happen

Let’s take a look at four ways the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is supporting environmental work in the community.

Community 7 Apr 2026

Four ways the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board delivers on sustainability

Growing food, cutting costs, and building connection, Ōtara-Papatoetoe locals are turning to māra kai and community gardens, and the board is keen to help others get started.

Environment 7 Apr 2026

Five ways the Waiheke Local Board protects our environment

Across Waiheke, locals are taking action - trapping pests, restoring wetlands, reducing waste and protecting marine life. Backed by the Local Board, these efforts are helping safeguard the island’s environment and the wider Hauraki Gulf .

Taiao - Environment 7 Apr 2026

Five ways the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board protects our environment

From restoring native habitats to reducing waste and improving waterways, people across Devonport-Takapuna are working together to care for the local environment. with support from the local board.

Community news 2 Apr 2026

Growing food and connections on Aotea

To support steps towards creating homegrown food sources, the local board funds a Food Resilience Coordinator role.

Events

24 Jul 2026

Reconnecting with enchantment

Reconnect with a sense of enchantment and discover the magic already present in the objects you h...

24 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Drop-in ceramic studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

24 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle - Albany

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings.

24 Jul 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Page to Future

We invite people of all ages to stop by and share in the joy of reading, conversation and connect...

24 Jul 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

No Limits Netball

This event is designed for individuals aged 5+ with disabilities. All abilities welcome.

24 Jul 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Book Nook for tweens and teens

Calling all teens and tweens that want to join a fun book club to meet friends and share the love...

24 Jul 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Storytime - Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians and sometimes authors or other special guests read c...

17 Jul 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Restore Waikōwhai

Join us to help restore unique, beautiful nature spaces in Waikōwhai!