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Whau Pacific Festival delights
Celebrating three nights of spectacular celebrations and entertainment at the Whau Pacific Festival 2021.
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Vote to help showcase Ōrākei’s best in business
The Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2021 offer a chance for locals to show their love by voting for those they consider the best in the area.
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Local students explore Lake Tomarata
Tomarata students love nothing more than learning outdoors and they got the opportunity earlier this month when they explored the special character of Wellsford’s Lake Tomarata.
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Setting the stage for the future of play in the Waitākere Ranges area
With a growing population and a need to be able to plan for the future, a new plan to help guide future play improvements and spaces in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been developed.
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Myrtle Rust found on Aotea Great Barrier
Island residents asked to report sightings of Myrtle Rust which has now been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier
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Keeping Sunvue Park special for generations to come
Supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board, more than 50 members of the community came together to celebrate Matariki and put some hard mahi (work) in to help restore the whenua (land) by planting 700 eco-sourced native plants.
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Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park
Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.
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Manurewa beach water improving
The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.
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Events
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Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class
Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons, and create stunning artworks that leave a las...
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Drawing Creatively with Rachael Burke
Explore a variety of experimental drawing techniques and mediums that enhance creative spontaneit...
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Life Drawing with Rachael Burke (5 week blocks)
This experimental, spontaneous and engaging course allows you to explore the human form in all it...
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Thursday Ceramics with Susan Browne
Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class.
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Book Chat at Helensville Library
Chat about books you've read and loved (or hated!) recently.
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Winter Poetry Festival
Come and catch amazing performances by local Tāmaki poets!
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Crafternoon: Adults
Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.
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Crafternoon: Children
Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...
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