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Community 12 Sep 2024

Showgrounds plan takes new approach

A plan around the development of the Clevedon A & P Showgrounds has been rewritten after community feedback.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 12 Sep 2024

A fresh new chapter for $1.9m Ōtāhuhu’s Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square

In the heart of Ōtāhuhu, Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square has been reborn. Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board committing $1.9 million to the project, with the support of Ōtāhuhu Business Association and Mana Whenua.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Records broken at West Auckland citizenship ceremony

Records have been broken with the first citizenship ceremony held at Trusts Arena attended by around 900 people.  

Community 11 Sep 2024

Popular sports clubs get new leases

Two significant Franklin sports facilities have been granted new leases.

14-24 year olds 11 Sep 2024

Matt's Manurewa movie magic

Manurewa Local Board chair Matt Winiata has turned to video to reach out to young people.

Community 11 Sep 2024

United for a Safer Hunters Corner

After a surge in violent incidents, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Indian Retailers' Association appeal to Mayor and Governing Body for enhanced security at Hunters Corner.

Community 10 Sep 2024

Community on the beat

From mums to business owners – community patrols consist of committed local residents from all different walks of life.

Events

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Tuesday Book Chat

Our Tuesday book chat group meet over a cuppa to discuss and recommend their reading over each mo...

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

Mike Pignéguy’s Superyacht Cruise Through the Seychelles

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

01 May 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors one on one tech support - Hobsonville Point

A workshop for seniors who would like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet.

06 Mar 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

07 Feb 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, share your favourite reads and make new friends with other ent...

07 Nov 2024 - 03 Apr 2025

Book Group

Please join us for our monthly Book Chat in Parnell Library, every first Thursday of the month.

05 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2025

Crochet Club

Join us for crochet, coffee, and community—all skill levels welcome!