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Community 20 Feb 2024

Roskill South Kindergarten unveils pou to mark 50 years

Local kindergarten commemorates 50 years with the construction of a meaningfully carved stand-alone pillar, marking an important moment and place, followed by a community-wide celebration.

Community 16 Feb 2024

New location for Waitematā Local Board offices

Waitematā Local Board offices are no longer on Federal Street.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Feb 2024

Eastview Reserve to be revitalised

A new shared path with three bridges and a first ever playground and fitness equipment for Glen Innes are just some of the new facilities to be added to the reserve.

Pest plants 14 Feb 2024

Caulerpa update shows active response

A new report shows the work being done to respond to invasive marine pest, exotic Caulerpa.

Community 14 Feb 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board leading the way for businesses to progress together

Round two of The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Economic and Business Development Fund is back and ready to benefit more local businesses.

Cleaning up our environment 14 Feb 2024

Mangrove survey launched

Few plants spark as much debate as mangroves. A survey is underway to find out more.

Libraries 14 Feb 2024

Point Chevalier interim library delayed

Despite reaching agreement for a lease at a Great North Road site, council has been informed that the business leasing the location is currently under negotiation for sale, and no longer available for lease.

Emergency Recovery 14 Feb 2024

Supporting Pukekohe communities through storm recovery outreach

Last week, Storm Recovery Navigators and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole went door knocking across the Pukekohe community to speak to flood-affected residents and provide information about the navigator service.

Events

26 Feb 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Book Chat

Come along to talk about your favourite reads, something you are reading now, or maybe even just...

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.

28 May 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a short story & poem read aloud with a cup of tea.

29 May 2024

Mystery in the Library Series: Blood by the Beach

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Auckland Libraries, invites booklovers to a thrilling...

29 May 2024 - 12 Jun 2024

Legacy - Believe

The pictures challenge the conventions of both photography and portraiture.

29 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Wish You Were Here - Believe

In exploring this topic, Sarah examines the absurdity that capitalist and colonialist structures.

30 May 2024

Bucklands Beach Intermediate lunchtime concert

Support the young musical talent of Bucklands Beach Intermediate’s string quartet.

30 May 2024

Opera in the Strand Arcade

Experience beautiful harmonies and soaring arias in the midst of this historic architecture.