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19 Jul 2021

Waiheke will benefit from 10-year recovery budget

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Waiheke recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Environment 19 Jul 2021

Local board celebrates Waiuku Zero Waste achievements

Since its inception in 2014 Zero Waste Waiuku has grown to serve more than 20,000 residents.

Pools 16 Jul 2021

Board splashes out on pool maintenance

Pool users are diving into improved facilities at Glenfield following a major maintenance project funded by Kaipātiki Local Board.

Playgrounds 15 Jul 2021

Toddlers flock to new playground

An upgraded toddler playground proves a hit just minutes after reopening.

15 Jul 2021

New citizens welcomed in their local community

New citizens were welcomed with joy and celebration into the Puketāpapa community at a citizenship ceremony held after a long hiatus due to the COVID–19 pandemic.

15 Jul 2021

Community volunteers recognised by Hibiscus and Bays

A special recognition ceremony was held last month at Estuary Arts Centre for the recipients of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Volunteer Awards 2021.

Community 14 Jul 2021

Grants help groups across Franklin

Franklin Local Board grants will help groups from across the area better serve their communities.

Community 14 Jul 2021

Papakura kids get road safety action

Pupils from Papakura Normal School who made up one of the youngest ever deputations to their local board are getting action on their safety concerns.

Events

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,...

10 Apr 2026

Meet local author Jo Dreaver

Local author Jo Dreaver will join us to read her new book "Jester the cat", set in Muriwai and in...

10 Apr 2026

Puhinui Giveback Day

The Beautification Trust and Wiri Business Association have joined forces to bring you this speci...