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Environment 17 Sep 2021

Illegal dumping continues to blight Howick

Illegal dumping is a problem across the Auckland region, but with Thomas Road in Flatbush becoming a hot-spot, Howick Local Board Chair Adele White wants it stopped.

14-24 year olds 16 Sep 2021

Manurewa praised for stepping up

Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Daniel Newman is urging residents to be part of a push for increased testing and vaccination in the area.

Community 16 Sep 2021

Locals invited to manage Howick War Memorial community facility

Howick Local Board is calling for expressions of interest to activate the historical Howick War Memorial community facility.

Walkways 15 Sep 2021

New wayfinding signs help open up walking routes across Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board has funded wayfinding signage for pedestrians across the local board area. 

14-24 year olds 14 Sep 2021

South urged to heed testing message

With Manurewa one of seven Auckland suburbs identified by the Ministry of Health as needing more COVID-19 testing, Auckland Council Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Angela Dalton is urging residents to heed the call.

14-24 year olds 13 Sep 2021

Manurewa offers Rangatahi Scholarships

Manurewa Local Board has scholarship opportunities available for the area's young people.

13 Sep 2021

Franklin gets set for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Franklin Local Board will start its weekly workshop - which will be held online during COVID-19 restrictions – with a karakia led by member Logan Soole, Ngāti Kahu and Te Rarawa.

14-24 year olds 10 Sep 2021

Manurewa set for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Manurewa Local Board members are set to add te reo elements to business meetings.

Events

10 Aug 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Kia Ora Whaea

This exhibition will explore maternal mental health from a Māori perspective.

19 Jul 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Starry Storytime at Stardome

These are fun and relaxed parent and baby sessions where we will be reading Flit the Fantail and...

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.

11 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Teens’ Book Club

Bring your own choice of book to discuss with other teens who like reading.

11 Aug 2024

Luscious tulips botanical art workshop

Let your creativity flow as you connect with nature and fellow botanical art enthusiasts.

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cup of tea about a short story and a poem we...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

09 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Science for Everyone - Tamariki

This programme is designed for all tamariki but especially girls.