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Community 11 Oct 2023

Board supports Māori seats

Māori seats idea unanimously backed by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

10 Oct 2023

Board calls for more attention to flood-hit homeowners

People’s quality of life depends on this being resolved in a humanitarian way.

Plans / Projects 10 Oct 2023

Franklin plans to keep fun alive

Franklin Local Board is trying to ensure residents' future leisure needs can be met.

Plans / Projects 10 Oct 2023

Board works to secure transport plan funds

Savings call could impact funding for transport projects in Manurewa

Community 6 Oct 2023

Franklin rural hall funding announced

Funding for Franklin's rural halls has been decided.

Community 5 Oct 2023

Weaving magic on Avondale streets

Hail, rain, and wind didn’t dampen the spirits of the Whau community who came out to support the ‘We Are Woven’ event.

Cleaning up our environment 4 Oct 2023

Green-fingered volunteers make a difference

Funding from local boards has seen Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to go from strength to strength.

Development 2 Oct 2023

Walk this way to Patuone Walkway

North Shore walkers and cyclists can now experience one of the area’s most unique natural environments as they travel the newly upgraded $2.6 million Patuone Reserve Walkway

Events

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a free, month-long celebration of biking.

01 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

3D Printing

Join us for our beginner-friendly sessions where you’ll learn the basics! 

02 Feb 2026

Pirates of the Library: The Search for Sunken Treasure!

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for adventure at Parnell Library in our pirate-themed scavenger hunt.

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers.