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Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Plans / Projects 9 Nov 2022

Next steps for Puhinui / Warkworth Centre Plan

Warkworth residents are sharing views for a plan to ensure the town is well-designed and meets the needs of the whole community over time.

Community 9 Nov 2022

Down to business for Manurewa

Incoming Manurewa Local Board Chair Glenn Murphy says it's time for a collaborative approach.

Climate action 8 Nov 2022

Local Bike Kitchen leads the way

Bike Kitchen supports new trend in community

Heritage 3 Nov 2022

175 years of Howick: Marking a major milestone

This year is Howick’s 175th anniversary, and ahead of the official celebrations and various fun events, we’re taking a step back in time to share the history of Howick.

Dogs 1 Nov 2022

Dog walkers at Te Henga / Bethells Beach can lead the way

Beachgoers at Te Henga / Bethells Beach who have forgotten their dog lead will be able to borrow one and then return it at the end of their walk thanks to a new initiative by Te Henga Tuturiwhatu, the local dotterel minding group. 

Community 31 Oct 2022

Get out and about on the shore this summer

Our Out and About teams are hosting a range of fun free events on the north shore designed to get children of all ages active over the summer break.

Community 31 Oct 2022

Waiheke foraging at your fingertips

Waiheke locals can now access free, nutritious food through an online food map that locates hundreds of fruit trees planted with funding from Waiheke Local Board.

Events

12 Jan 2026

Clay Art Workshop

Bring your favourite dragon characters to life in a fun, hands-on session perfect for young artists.

12 Jan 2026

Kids craft: summer seaside paper plate

Join us for a kids craft,, cheerful seaside scenes on paper plates this summer!

12 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026

Summer Holidays at Panmure Library

Dive into a summer of creativity, coding, characters and community fun at Panmure Library—packed...

12 Jan 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

Travelling Pump Track

Bring your bikes, scooters and skateboards and get ready to zoom around the new modular pump track!

15 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026

Community Fitness

Get active, push your limits, and have a blast with high-energy fitness sessions

13 Jan 2026

Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens

In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...

13 Jan 2026

Hands Alive Puppet Theatre

Come join us at Howick Library for an amazing afternoon of puppet shows & puppet workshops!

13 Jan 2026

Slimy Science

Get messy with Flash Bang Science in this hands on interactive workshop investigating the propert...