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14 Dec 2021

New home for Pest Free Kaipātiki a win for all

Pest Free Kaipātiki have a new place to call home at the former Glenfield Bowling Club building.

Community 13 Dec 2021

Trust formed to support Beachlands

The Takutai Charitable trust has been granted Franklin Local Board strategic partnership funding and a lease over Beachlands Log Cabin.

13 Dec 2021

Community volunteers honoured

From supporting the most vulnerable in our community to making sure our parks are well-loved, community volunteers make a real difference to our people and our places. Their mahi is honoured through the triennial Puketāpapa Community Volunteer Aw...

10 Dec 2021

Community-led plan to restore Harbourview Orangihina

A community-led plan to restore Harborview-Ōrangihina Park in Te Atau Peninsula has been agreed to by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Hauraki Gulf 10 Dec 2021

Work underway to control non-native seaweed found on Aotea Great Barrier Island

An invasive seaweed that spreads rapidly has been discovered in waters surrounding Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Sports / Leisure 9 Dec 2021

West Wave pool to close for essential works from 13-17 December

Critical electrical work required to keep the West Wave Aquatic centre operational will mean that part of the West wave complex will be closed for five days from 13-17 December.

Transport 9 Dec 2021

$800,000 for transport projects in Whau

Whau Local Board has allocated almost $800,000 to three transport projects in Whau.

Arts 9 Dec 2021

Support for Papakura groups

More than $28,000 in grants have been made to community, sports and arts groups in the Papakura Local Board area.

Events

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club at Avondale Library

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

06 Feb 2026

Waitangi @ Waititi 2026

Join us at Parrs Park for a free whānau celebration filled with culture, community, and epic live...

06 Feb 2026

Waitangi ki Manukau 2026

Gather at the Manukau Sports Bowl this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.

06 Feb 2026

Waitangi ki Ōmaru 2026

Enjoy cultural performances, participate in Te Tiriti o Waitangi maze, play Ki-o-Rahi, and experi...

06 Feb 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Somethin’ Else

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of jazz, beats and laid-back energy - celebrating Auc...

03 Oct 2025 - 03 Apr 2026

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...