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Community 23 Sep 2022

Be a chatterbox this Mental Health Awareness Week

A new initiative is encouraging Aucklanders to open up as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Elections 23 Sep 2022

Board members farewelled in Albert-Eden

More than half of century of experience has been lost with the decision of three Albert-Eden Local Board members not to seek re-election.

Council news 23 Sep 2022

Pirrie steps down after nine years of service for Rodney

Colleagues of Rodney Local Board Chair Phelan Pirrie, who is standing down for local politics, say his ability to find innovative ways of doing things, commitment to delivering results and strong community advocacy will be sadly missed.

23 Sep 2022

Persistence pays off for retiring local board member

Staff and fellow local board members thanked retiring Puketāpapa Local Board member Harry Doig for his impressive record of leadership and service at the board’s last business meeting for the current electoral term.

Environment 23 Sep 2022

Website to help new ranges residents launched

A website that promotes understanding of the uniqueness of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area has been launched.

Parks / Outdoors 23 Sep 2022

Traditional Māori names return to Puketāpapa parks

Hillsborough Reserve in Puketāpapa will be known by the ancestral name for this area, Puke-karoro, along with its English name, in future.

Parks / Outdoors 22 Sep 2022

Adding playing hours to Unsworth park

Better facilities are on the way for Upper Harbour footballers and baseballers.

Libraries 22 Sep 2022

Essential works begin at Helensville War Memorial Hall and Library

Essential works to upgrade and strengthen the Helensville War Memorial Hall and Library will get underway this month.

Events

08 Apr 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Ukulele Classes

Do you want to learn the uke? No experience required for this beginner ukulele class.

25 Mar 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Storytime at Warkworth Library

Storytime is a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes. Ideal for kids ages 3-5 years, but young...

20 Mar 2024 - 27 Jul 2024

That’s so last century: What we wore 1950s – 1990s

That’s so last century: What we wore 1950s – 1990s showcases fashion and ways it has impacted dif...

18 Mar 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Music and movement classes for pēpi aged 0-18 months.

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Parnell Library

Join our librarian's for a half hour of movement, song and fun to help your kiddo's social, menta...

04 Mar 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Tech Mondays

Free drop in digital help with our friendly librarians for smartphones & tablets.

12 Feb 2024 - 24 Sep 2024

Titirangi Theatre Acting Classes for Children 2024

Acting classes for children at Titirangi Theatre in 2024 – with experienced tutor John Goudge.

22 Jan 2024 - 23 Dec 2024

Shore Knitters

Work on your own projects or learn to knit in this friendly weekly group. Children are welcome af...