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Environment 17 Sep 2021

Illegal dumping continues to blight Howick

Illegal dumping is a problem across the Auckland region, but with Thomas Road in Flatbush becoming a hot-spot, Howick Local Board Chair Adele White wants it stopped.

14-24 year olds 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa praised for stepping up

Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Daniel Newman is urging residents to be part of a push for increased testing and vaccination in the area.

Heritage 17 Sep 2021

Progress on Leys Institute buildings

Auckland Council has begun the development of a detailed business case for the restoration, modernisation and seismic remediation of the Leys Institute buildings.

14-24 year olds 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa set for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Manurewa Local Board members are set to add te reo elements to business meetings.

17 Sep 2021

Franklin gets set for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Franklin Local Board will start its weekly workshop - which will be held online during COVID-19 restrictions – with a karakia led by member Logan Soole, Ngāti Kahu and Te Rarawa.

14-24 year olds 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa offers Rangatahi Scholarships

Manurewa Local Board has scholarship opportunities available for the area's young people.

14-24 year olds 17 Sep 2021

South urged to heed testing message

With Manurewa one of seven Auckland suburbs identified by the Ministry of Health as needing more COVID-19 testing, Auckland Council Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Angela Dalton is urging residents to heed the call.

Walkways 17 Sep 2021

New wayfinding signs help open up walking routes across Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board has funded wayfinding signage for pedestrians across the local board area. 

Events

15 Nov 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

New Northcote Market

Check out this new Saturday market in the heart of Northcote on the North Shore and enjoy.

08 Nov 2025 - 15 Mar 2026

Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

An unmissable showcase of iconic masterpieces and groundbreaking perspectives in American art.

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.

09 Aug 2025 - 27 Dec 2025

Lego Club

Use your imagination to build crazy and creative structures.

19 Jul 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Lego block building club for kids

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun with your friends and family.

24 Mar 2025 - 29 Dec 2025

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22 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Koru STEM Club - Albany Village Library

Join free club meetings delivered by the local High School students.

08 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Takapuna Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?