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17 May 2022

New chair for Albert-Eden Local Board

Albert-Eden Local Board Chairperson Lee Corrick is stepping down from the position and will be replaced by Deputy Chair Margi Watson until the local government elections in October.

Environment 17 May 2022

Next steps for kauri tracks in Rodney

Track upgrades, hygiene stations and fences are helping in Rodney’s battle against kauri dieback.

Transport 13 May 2022

Motorway closing so bridge can go

The Southern Motorway between Drury and Papakura will be closed 7pm Saturday 21 May to 9am Sunday 22 May to demolish the Park Estate Road bridge.

12 May 2022

Whiri Aroha gifts of love blessed

Korowai have been gifted to Middlemore Hospital's Bereavement Care Service.

Climate action 12 May 2022

Cycling budget controversy misses real point, say councillors

Waitākere Ward Councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper say that headlines criticizing plans for future cycling infrastructure in Auckland missed the real issue, tackling climate change.  

Heritage 12 May 2022

Red letter day as Shadbolt House writers retreat takes step forward

Sixteen years in the making, Shadbolt House in Titirangi has taken a step toward becoming a writers retreat following a decision by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Environment 11 May 2022

Waterway fund boosts Franklin environment

Seven Franklin Local Board Waterways Fund grants have been made.

Events

27 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: A Minecraft Movie

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that...

27 Feb 2026

Prima Facie

This one final Auckland performance continues the call to action that this story is demanding wor...

27 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Drag Bingo x Trinity Ice

Join us for three hilarious and highly competitive games of bingo, hosted by the fabulous drag qu...

27 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Quiz night

Test your knowledge, challenge your memory, improve your quizzing skills and enjoy a lively night...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

28 Feb 2026

Art Blast

This one-day, community-focused arts event combines local artists, performers, and residents to e...

28 Feb 2026

Author talk - James Parker

Join us for a morning with Selwyn James Parker, chatting about his new work of non-fiction, “Touc...

28 Feb 2026

Chun–Seollal Lunar New Year

Join us for an experience that blends creativity and cultural heritage.