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Environment 22 Jul 2025

Manurewa Local Board commits over $1M to environment

The Manurewa Local Board is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and environmental challenges with a major $1.1 million investment into grassroots eco projects.

Community 22 Jul 2025

Read all about it, Flatbush

Recognising the need for a dedicated space where the community can learn, connect, and grow, the local board has worked hard to make this project possible.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Welcoming Communities Accreditation for Ōtara-Papatoetoe

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Connection complete: new Te Kōpua o Hiku bridge opens in Panmure

The Panmure Basin is connected again, with the new bridge – Te Kōpua o Hiku – signed, sealed and delivered.  

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jul 2025

Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā

Find out what's happening to help prepare your community for future emergencies.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Kaipātiki board makes landmark investment to protect environment

Kaipātiki residents can rest assured their environment is a top priority following the local board’s landmark allocation of $1,065,900 towards to its environmental initiatives for the 25/26 financial year.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Parks for everyone: Rodney report puts accessibility in focus

Accessibility assessments of four Rodney parks highlights the need to make play spaces more inclusive for children and caregivers of all abilities.

Arts 18 Jul 2025

Local creativity on display at Upper Harbour Open Art Studios

Open Art Studios made its debut in Upper Harbour, featuring 16 artists across seven studios and drawing strong community interest.

Events

17 Nov 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Digital Classes at Birkenhead Library

Learn a new digital skill before the summer holidays, with topics to suit everyone.

16 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Te Ao Pūtahi Festival

Bring the tamariki on Sunday for Te Ao Tamariki – full of activities just for our little ones. Ku...

15 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025

Korean Fine Arts Exhibition

Artist Youngnam Chung captures the sea, wind, and wildflowers—elements of nature that are both fa...

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.

08 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

NZ Sculpture OnShore

Don’t miss the country’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition - NZ Sculpture OnShore!

08 Nov 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller reminds us that the mind is unhindered by human boundaries.

06 Nov 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Someone to watch over me

Louie Bretaña invites viewers to hear the call of the diwata and let them guide their journey thr...

05 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Embroidery Exhibition

This exhibition features the work of local embroiderers who are members of the Counties Embroider...