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Dogs 25 Jul 2025

Puketāpapa park changes

There will be dog-walking changes around four of Puketāpapa’s parks and reserves from Friday 1 August – with new rules for where dogs can be taken on or off-leash put in place.  

Community 24 Jul 2025

Ōtāhuhu’s hub, where all feel the love

A much-loved Community Centre in Ōtāhuhu has celebrated 34 years and continues to be the heart of community.

Environment 22 Jul 2025

Manurewa Local Board commits over $1M to environment

The Manurewa Local Board is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and environmental challenges with a major $1.1 million investment into grassroots eco projects.

Community 22 Jul 2025

Read all about it, Flatbush

Recognising the need for a dedicated space where the community can learn, connect, and grow, the local board has worked hard to make this project possible.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Welcoming Communities Accreditation for Ōtara-Papatoetoe

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Connection complete: new Te Kōpua o Hiku bridge opens in Panmure

The Panmure Basin is connected again, with the new bridge – Te Kōpua o Hiku – signed, sealed and delivered.  

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jul 2025

Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā

Find out what's happening to help prepare your community for future emergencies.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Kaipātiki board makes landmark investment to protect environment

Kaipātiki residents can rest assured their environment is a top priority following the local board’s landmark allocation of $1,065,900 towards to its environmental initiatives for the 25/26 financial year.

Events

15 Nov 2025 - 06 Dec 2025

Grounded mindfulness

Join us for a 15 minute session to anchor your awareness in the present moment through your body,...

15 Nov 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

New Northcote Market

Check out this new Saturday market in the heart of Northcote on the North Shore and enjoy.

13 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

08 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

The moon looked at me funny

The artist’s work reflects her own anxieties in socialising, and her reliance on materials, objec...

08 Nov 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller reminds us that the mind is unhindered by human boundaries.

05 Nov 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Fern Fever

The pressed plants will be on display in the Highwic Drawing Room and include specimens collected...

01 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our fourth series for 2025, Rebels & Renegades, features six critically acclaimed films about rea...

01 Nov 2025 - 01 Jan 2026

Meditation group

Join us for a peaceful and grounding meditation session!