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Community 13 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Hibiscus and Bays

Enjoy affordable summer fun in Hibiscus and Bays with beach days, outdoor adventures, creative workshops and festivals; all backed by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community 13 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Upper Harbour

Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Community 8 Jan 2026

Wellbeing through water: Franklin Local Board takes paddle on Waikato River

Members of the Franklin Local Board and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua on the Waikato River as part of the waka ama programme.

Flood resilience 19 Dec 2025

Kumeū Flood Resilience Works Contract Awarded to Yakka Contracting

Yakka Contracting has been appointed to deliver essential flood maintenance across the area

Community 18 Dec 2025

Thousands of native plants strengthen local reserves in Devonport-Takapuna

A successful planting season has been completed, with 7,891 native plants recently established across 24 reserves throughout the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.

Community 17 Dec 2025

Progress on track for Franklin paths

One hundred metres of concrete path on Shelly Bay Road is now ready for Beachlands residents to stroll, pace, power walk, strut, march, jog, scooter or bike – just in time for summer.

Music 16 Dec 2025

A new beat dropping in Manurewa

Manurewa is about to turn up the volume with Manurewa Rhythms, a vibrant new event designed by youth, for youth. 

Community 15 Dec 2025

More hours for Whau libraries

Come read, play, and enjoy a little extra aircon over summer as two Whau libraries extend their opening hours.

Events

12 Jan 2026 - 23 Mar 2026

Reading together - Everyday English

A relaxed reading group for improving English through everyday texts like podcasts, forms, news &...

12 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Shore Knitters

Join this friendly group to connect with others, make friends and work on your knitting in a shar...

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

03 Feb 2026

Waitangi Day Conversation Session

Have a kōrero with Whaea Deidre and others about Waitangi Day.

03 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

Beginner Roller Dance Classes

Join the fabulous team from Skate Nation for a month of free beginner roller dance classes!

03 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

Soft Sensory Reset

Step into dim lighting, soft background sounds, and calming corners created to soothe the senses.

03 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

W_acking for all

Learn the roots of Punking, move with joy, and celebrate Pride in a fun, safe, and inclusive spac...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Hibiscus and Bays Art Studio Trail 2026

Come down to Estuary Arts to view the range of artists on the trail and plan your trip.