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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.

Community 22 Sep 2022

New face leading local hub

Meet Dany Miller-Kareko, the new Onehunga/Oranga Hub Manager

Community 21 Sep 2022

Upper Harbour stalwarts step down from politics

The decision of three local government stalwarts not to seek re-election has cost Upper Harbour Local Board more than 60 years of experience.

Events

13 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Storytime - Rānui Library

Join our Tuesday storytime with our librarians, who will read stories to your little ones aged 3...

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Chat

Join our friendly, informal book group to share your favourite reads and find great new titles.

04 Dec 2024

Christmas Storytime at Wellsford Library

Join us at Wellsford Library for a special community Christmas Storytime!

04 Dec 2024

Drop and Learn: Botanical Sculptures

Join our Curator Barbara Wheeler as she explores some of natures’ own magnificent sculptural form...

04 Dec 2024

Mike Pignéguy’s Superyacht Cruise Through the Seychelles

Come and enjoy a virtual cruise of the stunning Seychelles aboard the 50m superyacht, ‘Shandor’!

06 Nov 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Siapo With Florence Ulutunu

Be introduced to the histories and narratives around siapo.

02 Oct 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Chess Training for Juniors

Come along and learn with Eva, Women Candidate Master National Instructor in our library.

11 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme, Kori me te ruri

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...