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Cleaning up our environment 15 Jun 2022

WeLoveU members work for the environment

When members of the International WeLoveU Foundation decided to get their hands dirty to support the Clean World Movement, they made a pile of difference – several piles.

Sports / Leisure 14 Jun 2022

Book fields early to avoid disappointment

Sports fields in Puketāpapa are sought after by winter codes, making it essential clubs book early to avoid disappointment.

Conservation 14 Jun 2022

Get planting in Rodney

Rodney volunteers are getting ready to plant thousands of trees and plants over winter.

Community 14 Jun 2022

Stone Cottage pride of place in Panmure

Stone cottage shines again

Community 13 Jun 2022

Ōrākei Seniors Forum on Health 2022

Residents at seven local retirement villages were asked what they wanted hear about, the answer was ‘health’

Community 13 Jun 2022

Te Henga Marae and west Auckland rangatahi projects to receive $130,000 in funding

Three west Auckland projects have been awarded a combined $133,000 in funding by Auckland Councils Parks, Arts, Community and Events committee.

Community 9 Jun 2022

Mt Albert Town Centre gets a spruce up

Residents, Auckland Council staff and local business owners join forces to give Mt Albert’s town centre a makeover.

Parks / Outdoors 7 Jun 2022

Making parks more accessible

Parks in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area now have a guide to becoming more accessible in the future, following the adoption of key principles of accessible design in parks.

Events

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new!

14 Aug 2024

Falls Prevention Workshop

Learn how to prevent falls from happening with Harbour Sport Community Strength & Balance Traimer...

14 Aug 2024

London Gazette: A cornucopia of genealogical items

Listen to Helen Smith, a DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Austral...

08 May 2024 - 20 Nov 2024

Digital Skills Literacy Classes - Various

Join us for these classes on digital competency.

15 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2024

Family History Month at Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join us this Family History Month for a series of exciting events.

16 Aug 2024

How "Blackbirding" Changed The Pacific Forever

Learn about some of the worst blackbirders in the Pacific region and what lives they led to make...

16 Aug 2024

Ka mua, ka muri | Saraid de Silva & Shilo Kino

Join us for an evening with award-winning authors.

16 Aug 2024

Word-Up Showcase

Join us for an evening of music and poetry as performed by the participants of Word-Up Wānanga an...