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Community 30 Jun 2022

Crime-busting efforts praised

Papakura's CCTV is proving a powerful tool in the fight against crime.

Community 29 Jun 2022

Devonport Community House gets new lease on life

North Shore locals have welcomed upgrades to the Devonport Community House, made possible with funding from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Cleaning up our environment 29 Jun 2022

Board backs protecting environment

Projects to cut waste and protect the natural environment have been funded by Manurewa Local Board.

Community 27 Jun 2022

Trust adds to Beachlands community

Takutai Trust, which recently forged a partnership with Franklin Local Board, has quickly become a cornerstone of the Beachlands-Maraetai community.

Cleaning up our environment 27 Jun 2022

Reviving our Gulf

The humble mussel doing incredible things

Community 27 Jun 2022

Board supports Pride vision

Manurewa local Board is helping support Brown Pride, a group dedicated to making a difference for South Auckland youth.,

23 Jun 2022

Whau gets to work with board programme

A focus on environmental programmes as well as funding for improvements to facilities and infrastructure are some of the key items in the Whau Local Board work programme.

Events

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

12 Feb 2026

Poetry Takeover

A vibrant, multi-sensory spoken word experience celebrating Tāmaki Makaurau’s diverse poetry comm...

12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Seniors give it a go

Friendly, fun activities designed for seniors to get active and social.

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

13 Feb 2026

History of Hip-Hop

This isn’t just a party – it’s a vibrant celebration of New Zealand hip-hop’s rich history, cultu...

13 Feb 2026

Manurewa Rhythms

Expect high-energy performances from rising MC, Idol Essence and the dynamic whānau group Tribe o...

13 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026

Takapuna Beach Cup 2026

The Takapuna Beach Cup is a three-day Aotearoa Waka Ama event that attracts paddlers from across...

14 Feb 2026

AfroFest

Join a free, whānau-friendly celebration of music, dance, food, and fashion from Aotearoa African...