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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.

Libraries 22 Sep 2022

Essential works begin at Helensville War Memorial Hall and Library

Essential works to upgrade and strengthen the Helensville War Memorial Hall and Library will get underway this month.

Events

09 Jul 2026

Under Pōhutukawa: A Shared Poetry Evening

Matariki is a time to remember, as well as look forwards, represented by the star Pōhutukawa.

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

Colour in your design and pop it into your jar, add the tea light and watch the shadow patterns a...

09 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Māori cooking workshop

Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop.

10 Jul 2026

Hautapu

This year, a range of kaupapa will be held for whānau to enjoy, connect and be part of.

10 Jul 2026

Kids drop-in clay activity

Less screen time, more green time - connect to nature with this lovely mindful activity.

10 Jul 2026

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Engage in craft activities inspired by our hero whetū Hiwa-i-te-rangi and enjoy kapa haka perform...

10 Jul 2026

Matariki at Howick Historical Village

As the Matariki constellation makes its annual appearance in our skies, come along to this specia...