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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

25 Jul 2026

Sit & Think: Inaugural Session of a Rhetorical Forum

Sit & Think is a new civil community forum inspired by the spirit of free exchange of ideas.

25 Jul 2026

Taonga Pūoro Wānanga

A wānanga exploring taonga pūoro as a way to acknowledge Matariki - reflecting on what has been a...

25 Jul 2026

Tuku atu Tuku mai

Weave together the stories of the stars and tukutuku, the traditional Māori art form that adorns...

25 Jul 2026

Wellbeing workshop: Declutter your life through writing

Enter a supportive space where you can pause, reflect and identify small but meaningful changes t...

25 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Marbled clay on the wheel

Create mesmerising marbled ceramic vases and cups.

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

One cup, one thousand stories

Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...

04 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

All Day LEGO Club

Come along to Devonport Library in the weekend and enjoy playing with LEGO all day!