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Plans / Projects 18 Sep 2025

Free training for Hibiscus and Bays community organisations

Community organisations in the Hibiscus and Bays area are being offered free training to strengthen their governance and operations.

Elections 18 Sep 2025

200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections

Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.

Sports / Leisure 18 Sep 2025

Fix and Finish delivers a win for Waiheke football

Waiheke football fans can look forward to increased year-round use of the popular Onetangi Sports Park.

Community 15 Sep 2025

Brazilian community group finds home in Henderson

Brasileirinhos Aotearoa New Zealand Charitable Trust has secured a new home at Glen Haven Cottage in Tūī Glen Reserve, Henderson, after more than a decade of moving between venues. 

Community 12 Sep 2025

New lease crosses the line at Rosebank Speedway

Speedway fans can look forward to at least five more years of events at Rosebank Domain, thanks to Whau Local Board.

Community 11 Sep 2025

New play spaces for Upper Harbour families

Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.

Community 10 Sep 2025

Fix and Finish Fund: green light for Waikōwhai Coastal Tracks repairs

Picturesque coastal connections around the Manukau Harbour will be restored by 2027, thanks to securing a portion of the Fix and Finish Fund.

Community 10 Sep 2025

Epsom Library upgrades to be completed a year earlier with Fix and Finish Funds

The Epsom Library will undergo a multi-million-dollar upgrade – following a successful Fix and Finish Fund application. 

Events

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Join an open and welcoming environment to chat over tea and coffee.

19 Apr 2026

Climate-Resistant Gardening

Join organic gardener, Dee Pignéguy, for a practical talk on gardening for a changing climate.

19 Apr 2026

LIVE Day: Farming

Come along to attend the live day at Farming.

19 Apr 2026

Make your own microgreen tray!

Join Sarah Williams at Takapuna Library for this Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – grow your own mi...

19 Apr 2026

Morningside Mixtape

We’re taking over Morningside’s McDonald Street for a free youth-focused multi-stage festival, sp...

19 Apr 2026

Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026

Join Ōrākei Local Board and passionate nature advocates for a heart-led afternoon celebrating the...

19 Apr 2026

Seed Bomb Workshop

Join us at Rānui Library for a fun, hands on Seed Bomb Workshop as part of EcoFest.