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Kids / Family 13 Jul 2021

Grants help Papakura groups

Local Board grants help Papakura groups better serve the community.

Community 13 Jul 2021

Waiuku Museum supported by local board grants

Buildings that make up part of Waiuku Museum are in line for some care and attention thanks to Franklin Local Board.

Environment 13 Jul 2021

Investing in Kaipātiki's treasured environment

Expanding a programme that works with local businesses to prevent industrial pollution ending up into local waterways is among focuses for the Kaipātiki Local Board over the next 12 months. 

Environment 9 Jul 2021

Papakura adopts work programmes

Papakura Local Board has formally its work programmes, which detail proposed activity across the area.

8 Jul 2021

10-year recovery budget delivers for Waitematā

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

Environment 7 Jul 2021

Manukau Harbour report welcomed

Elected leaders from across the city have welcomed a report into the state of the Manukau Harbour as a starting point for the critical waterway's renewal.

7 Jul 2021

Quick response grants make all the difference

Thirteen organisations and community groups have been awarded a combined $11,525 in quick response grants for community projects by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...

04 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Climate action trail April fun - win prizes

Bag a free activity booklet, explore the climate action trail and be in to win some great prizes...