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Community 24 May 2024

Take part in renewing Kimpton Park playground

We’ve heard the call from our community, and we are listening – Kimpton Park playground is up for renewal and a much-needed do-over, and locals are now encouraged to have their say on plans for the space.

Development 23 May 2024

Room with a view: Takapuna community hub design to feature ocean views

Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna have taken another step forward.

Cleaning up our environment 23 May 2024

Funds offered to protect waterways

Applications to Auckland Council’s Regional Waterway Protection Fund open soon.

22 May 2024

Decision for Hunters Corners BID Programme

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board will not provide funds for the Hunters Corner Business Improvement District (BID) in the coming year.

22 May 2024

Patrols underway at west Auckland transport hubs

A new operation will see increased visibility of Police and other agencies across some of west Auckland’s largest transport hubs.

14-24 year olds 22 May 2024

Plea for driver care around schools

Winter cold and rain can make children dash across busy roads.

Community 22 May 2024

Councillor sees benefits in funding model

Fairer funding will put the city's 21 local boards on a more even playing field.

Cleaning up our environment 21 May 2024

Friends of Kirks Bush celebrate 30 years

Volunteers have making a difference at Kirks Bush for 30 years.

Events

22 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Leys Institute Library Bookchat

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read.

08 Feb 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Glen Eden Library

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories and finger rhymes.

08 Feb 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Rānui Library

Come along and join other parents at Rānui Library for a fun programme that promotes active movem...

01 Feb 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Free English Class

Join in our friendly class!

25 Jan 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

From the Authors Mouth

Share your creative writing projects with other writers in the community that meets once a month.

11 Jan 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Community Driver's Licence

These classes will be focused on theory.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Club

We have a creative relationship with the books we read, meaning no two people read a book in the...

26 Jul 2024

Expressions of Climate Impact panel Discussion

Join us at Papakura Art Gallery for a panel discussion on the impacts of climate change.