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Plans / Projects 30 Nov 2021

Takapuna’s revitalized town centre complete and open for business

Takapuna is welcoming visitors and Christmas shoppers to its freshly revitalised town centre following the completion of the Hurstmere Road transformation project.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Nov 2021

Rangatahi scholarships awarded

Twenty young people will begin their studies next year armed with Manurewa local Board Rangatahi Youth Scholarships.

Community 26 Nov 2021

Franklin environmental heroes recognised

Two Franklin groups have won Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Community 25 Nov 2021

Local Business Awards a timely boost

Congratulations to all winners in the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards, 2021.

Youth / Rangatahi 25 Nov 2021

Online Community Forums the way forward

New format for community forum shines

24 Nov 2021

Green light for next stage of Kauri Glen Reserve upgrade

A new raised boardwalk and three span glulam bridge is on the way in Kauri Glen Reserve.

Transport 24 Nov 2021

Improvements on the way for paths and greenways across Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board will spend about two million dollars on improvements to paths and greenways in the local board area through its Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Community 24 Nov 2021

Tamariki and rangatahi supported with reading in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board is supporting a literacy programme for youth.

Events

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

10 Apr 2026

Bracelet Making

A fun and creative bracelet-making session where you can design and craft your own colourful acce...

10 Apr 2026

DIY Worm Farm Workshop

Join Lisa for a fun, hands-on ‘Do It Yourself Mini Worm Farms for kids and whānau’.

10 Apr 2026

He mana tō te kai

This programme supports whānau and communities to restore traditional food practices and shift ev...

10 Apr 2026

Learn Tī Rākau

Discover how tī rākau can connect you to te taiao, the natural world.

10 Apr 2026

Mai i Kurawaka

Mai i Kurawaka envisions a future where ikura is honoured as a sacred gift, not hidden, silenced,...