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27 Sep 2022

Whau Pacific Festival 2022 a roaring success

For the second year running, the crowds were dazzled at the Whau Pacific Festival.

Housing 27 Sep 2022

Watertight, warm, and more functional homes for mana whenua

Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair Programme is overseeing essential repairs to 11 houses.

Youth / Rangatahi 27 Sep 2022

Youth Council praised for input

Manurewa Youth Council members have been praised for their role in representing the interests of young people on the area.

Community 23 Sep 2022

Be a chatterbox this Mental Health Awareness Week

A new initiative is encouraging Aucklanders to open up as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Elections 23 Sep 2022

Board members farewelled in Albert-Eden

More than half of century of experience has been lost with the decision of three Albert-Eden Local Board members not to seek re-election.

Council news 23 Sep 2022

Pirrie steps down after nine years of service for Rodney

Colleagues of Rodney Local Board Chair Phelan Pirrie, who is standing down for local politics, say his ability to find innovative ways of doing things, commitment to delivering results and strong community advocacy will be sadly missed.

23 Sep 2022

Persistence pays off for retiring local board member

Staff and fellow local board members thanked retiring Puketāpapa Local Board member Harry Doig for his impressive record of leadership and service at the board’s last business meeting for the current electoral term.

Environment 23 Sep 2022

Website to help new ranges residents launched

A website that promotes understanding of the uniqueness of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area has been launched.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...