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24 Sep 2021

Avondale Streetscape Project Phase two agreed thanks to $1millon board funding

The next stage in improving the Avondale Streetscape has been given the green light, with Whau Local Board to fund $1million to complete the project.

24 Sep 2021

Online hub provides crucial information for West Auckland

West Aucklanders are being urged to make the most of a digital hub providing key sources of important information during lockdown.

Beaches 22 Sep 2021

Help offered to pay for wastewater checks

Healthy Waters has a discount scheme for Franklin residents to check their wastewatrer systems are running correctly.

22 Sep 2021

Upcycling project making digital waves for West Auckland youth

A group of fourteen students from Prospect School are creating a unique digital footprint, turning old and broken Chromebooks into working machines in West Auckland thanks to initial funding from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 20 Sep 2021

Waitematā Local Board seeks nominations for Good Citizens’ Awards

Waitematā Local Board is seeking nominations for its Good Citizens’ Awards. These awards recognise individuals and groups going above and beyond for the benefit of the diverse communities within the local board area.

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.

Youth / Rangatahi 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.

Events

12 Mar 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Caffeine & Craft

Whether you’re an experienced maker or just starting out, Caffeine & Craft is a friendly space to...

10 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

April School Holiday - Avondale Library

Keep the kids inspired these school holidays with free creative workshops, crafts, and family-fri...

05 Mar 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Group

Pop along and knit for those in need. If you are not a knitter, bring along a pair of needles and...

05 Mar 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Papakura Library Ukulele Club

Our free ukulele club is on every Thursday from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at the Papakura Library Meeting R...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement (0-2yrs).

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge hour

Join our fun brain fitness programme is designed to develop brain resilience and mental fitness.

01 Feb 2026 - 20 Dec 2029

Make, give, live

Come along for a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crochetin...

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!