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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.

6 May 2022

Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member

A new board member has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Adriana Avendano Christie in March. 

Climate action 4 May 2022

Unspent funds used to back Franklin groups

Funds unable to be used because of COVID-19 restrictions have been used to help community groups pursue their aims in Franklin.

Community 2 May 2022

Support given to Manurewa organisations

Manurewa Local Board has made almost $60,000 of grants to groups working the local community.

Environment 29 Apr 2022

A helping hand for Rodney waterways

A Rodney Local Board fund has allocated $232,000 to 23 projects helping clean up local rivers and harbours.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Rhymetime - Glen Eden

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories, games and finger rhymes.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Board Game Afternoon

Play classic and modern games, meet new people, and enjoy a great time together.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Create Club

Join us every Thursday for Create Club  a fun and inspiring after school art session designed esp...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - City Centre

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead

Enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance and more.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.