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27 Jul 2021

Keeping Sunvue Park special for generations to come

Supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board, more than 50 members of the community came together to celebrate Matariki and put some hard mahi (work) in to help restore the whenua (land) by planting 700 eco-sourced native plants.

Playgrounds 27 Jul 2021

Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park

Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Manurewa beach water improving

The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Railway makes plans to go further

The end of the line for the Glenbrook Vintage Railway should be further off than it is now, Franklin Local Board says.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Local parks come alive in Ōrākei

Activating local green spaces and parks in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Waste 26 Jul 2021

Southern areas in bid to lift recycling

Selected areas in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa local board will take part in a trial to reduce contamination in recycling bins.

22 Jul 2021

10-year budget makes recovery possible for Aotea Great Barrier Island

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Aotea Great Barrier Island recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

22 Jul 2021

Story of marginalised creatives supported with funding by Waitematā Local Board

A book telling the story of the Pikitoi project has been published with funding support from Waitematā Local Board.

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.

30 Aug 2026

Death Café - Whangaparāoa

Join end-of-life doula, Marama Winder for coffee, cake and open conversations about death and dying.

30 Aug 2026

Musical Offerings 5 - Triple Harmony

Sharing a single piano, this talented trio explores a colourful programme filled with virtuosity,...

31 Aug 2026 - 21 Sep 2026

Tetra Pak In Relief

Join Ina Arraoui for a printmaking class to explore the exciting possibilities of printing with r...

02 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

In Mud We Trust workshop

Create your own cups, mugs, bowls and vases or materialize a clay project you have in mind.

03 Sep 2026

Organ Symphony

The dazzling French composer Guillaume Connesson captures the universe in his Stephen Hawking-ins...

04 Sep 2026

Curator tour of Homestead Galleries

Join us for an intimate tour of our current exhibitions: Tūturu Kāenga and Witipū.

05 Sep 2026

Come Together - Talking Heads

Enjoy a recreation of one of the greatest live albums and concert films of all time.