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Community news 10 Mar 2026

Remuera restoration: historic train station gets critical restoration funding

The Remuera train station – one of the most significant remaining suburban railway buildings in New Zealand – is getting key restoration funding after a long delay. 

Community 9 Mar 2026

Howick Library temporary closure and pop-up service

Howick Library and the adjacent Fencible Lounge will close for a major renewal from February, with temporary services in place to keep the community connected while improvements are made.

Community news 9 Mar 2026

Devonport Youth Forum helps Bayswater teen connect with community

For Eva McLean, 18, getting involved with the Devonport Youth Forum has been a way to meet people, support local events, and explore her creativity.

Community news 9 Mar 2026

Friday nights sorted for Waiheke rangatahi

Waiheke rangatahi will continue to have a safe and active place to connect on Friday nights thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Waiheke Local Board to the Waiheke Recreation Centre.

Community news 4 Mar 2026

Franklin farewells Malcolm Bell

Franklin Local Board member, Malcolm Bell is stepping down after 12 years representing Franklin’s Wairoa subdivision.

Community news 4 Mar 2026

Discover Papakura's cultural gems: four must-visit hotspots

Check out our top picks which are all made possible by the Papakura Local Board and start filling your cup with local experiences. 

Community news 3 Mar 2026

Annual Plan: be part of the decision-making

If you live in East Auckland and are planning to have your say on the Annual Plan 2026/2027, you might be wondering what the proposed changes mean for where you live.

Community news 3 Mar 2026

South Auckland, let’s hear it

Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is now open for consultation, and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are committed to making sure South Auckland communities have every opportunity to be heard.

Events

01 Aug 2026

Genealogy fundamentals talk

Join Ruth Rye from the Franklin Branch New Zealand Society of Genealogists and begin your journey...

01 Aug 2026

Introduction to botanical printing

You’ll transform vintage 1980s Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own!

01 Aug 2026

Sharing seedlings

Join our gardening community at Myers Park Cottage.

01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Introduction to glass casting

You’ll get hands-on experience with every stage of the process, moving from initial concept to be...

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Becoming Heritage - Highwic Winter Lecture Series

Come along for a series of informative heritage lectures.

01 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Floribunda - Botanical art exhibition

Flora, Roman goddess of flowers invites us to share their beauty and the beauty of the plants tha...

01 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Gently Loved Markets - Curvy

Grab your favourite fabric bag and come have a plus size preloved treasure hunt with us.

01 Aug 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

eBook Group

Share your thoughts with others, get book recommendations, track your reading and vote on book cl...