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Playgrounds 12 Aug 2021

We upgraded it – and they came!

It’s been a busy couple of months across the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area, with several playground renewals completed in Bayswater, Devonport and Sunnynook.

Arts 12 Aug 2021

Rough sleepers heard through poetry

Rough sleepers are finding their voices through poetry with support from Waitematā Local Board.

Environment 12 Aug 2021

Tree protection grants allow for growth

For some property owners, having a significant tree on their grounds may seem a blessing, for others it can be a struggle to care for, especially if the tree is very large, very old or protected.

Community 10 Aug 2021

Papakura urban tree cover increases

Papakura's urban tree coverage is rising slowly and the local board chair says that's a step in the right direction.

6 Aug 2021

Community weed bins return to Waitākere Ranges

Residents close to the Waitākere Ranges can look forward to access to free bins for pest plants for another twelve months as efforts continue in the fight against one of the forest’s major biodiversity threats. 

4 Aug 2021

Transformational investment in Henderson welcomed by Waitākere Councillors

A significant Government and council investment in Auckland-Council owned Auckland Film Studios in Henderson has been hailed as "transformational" by Waitākere Ward Councillors Linda Cooper and Shane Henderson.

Exhibition 4 Aug 2021

New community-led gallery now open at Auckland Museum

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum has opened a new gallery designed to help Auckland communities share their stories.

3 Aug 2021

New classroom ready to roll thanks to board grant

A little helping hand from Whau Local Board is making a big difference to people whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges, helping them build the skills and confidence to help them move into education or gain employm...

Events

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhyme Time with Stories at Avondale Library

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

19 Feb 2026

ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the vibrant sounds of Aotearoa New Zealand's Asian Diasporic musici...

19 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Cultural experience

Join us at Waitākere Central Library in celebrating the 2026 Lunar New Year for a special Lunar C...

19 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Terrific Tots

As a special Lunar New Year celebration, we will be sharing a brand-new board book read by the au...

19 Feb 2026

Vector Lights x Morning People Pride Party

Tāmaki Makaurau! Morning People is back on the waterfront for a special Pride edition, teaming up...

19 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Teen Artwork

This course is ideal for teens at all skill levels and for those considering further education in...

12 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

Upcycling Sewing Classes

Discover how to transform old clothes into new creations while helping reduce textile waste!