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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

20 Feb 2026

Rainbow Crafternoon

Design and make your very own unique creation to take home that celebrates who you are and what y...

20 Feb 2026

Street Fest

Get ready for rails, ramps, and raw adrenaline as skateboarding collides with street art in a ful...

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brain Charge for Seniors

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

13 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Beginner Figurative Painting Course

This course is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn figurative painting in a clear,...

13 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Poetry For All

Join our unique course where poems come alive through deep reading, discussion, and creative expr...

13 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Wā takinga paki | Storytime at Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club. Suitable for all levels of ability fr...