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23 Nov 2021

Community organisations benefit from the latest board funding round

Nine community organisations have been awarded a total of $8136 in funding in the latest round of the Henderson-Massey Local Board grants programme.

Walkways 23 Nov 2021

Te Whau Pathway consultation now open

Aucklanders are being invited to have their say on the design of Te Whau Pathway, as the project takes its next steps following Resource Consent being granted in 2020.

18 Nov 2021

Alcohol Ban extended for Birkenhead Town Centre

Kaipātiki Local Board has approved an extension of the alcohol ban around the Birkenhead Town Centre to 24-hours seven days a week.

Council news 17 Nov 2021

Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member

Glenda Fryer has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Sarah Trotman in October. 

17 Nov 2021

Henderson Civic Building to close for refurbishment

The iconic Henderson Civic Building is set to close from 10 December until the middle of 2022 in order to undergo seismic remediation works and an interior refurbishment.

Youth / Rangatahi 16 Nov 2021

Papakura students get board support

The latest Papakura Youth Scholarship recipients want to be doctors, nurses, lawyers, mental health advocates and gymnastics coaches.

City Centre Waterfront 16 Nov 2021

Creating art through cleaning – a Christmas makeover coming to Nelson Street laneway

A new creative artwork will emerge in the Nelson Street laneway just in time for Christmas.

Arts 12 Nov 2021

Albert-Eden schools set for a whale of a time

Three local schools in Albert-Eden have been able to sign up to the Whale Tales public arts trail thanks to funding support from Albert-Eden Local Board. 

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,...