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Community 21 Aug 2025

EcoMatters Bike Hubs celebrate 100,000 visitors

An initiative that began in a single shipping container in New Lynn has now welcomed more than 100,000 visitors across a growing network of community bike hubs in Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Plans / Projects 20 Aug 2025

Celebrating diversity and building belonging in Upper Harbour

A new strategy designed to support Upper Harbour’s growing ethnic communities has been adopted by the local board.

Plans / Projects 20 Aug 2025

New leases and licences secured for valued community groups across Rodney

Five community groups across Rodney have secured leases and licences to occupy from the local board.

Community 19 Aug 2025

Board pushes back against plans to blur rural urban boundary

Strict protections should remain in West Auckland’s environmentally sensitive areas, says Waitākere Ranges Local Board in its response to the Government’s “Going for Housing Growth” consultation proposal. 

Kids / Family 19 Aug 2025

New swings, slides and spaces to play in Hibiscus and Bays

Over the past eight months, five new playgrounds have opened across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Transport 18 Aug 2025

Million-dollar transport boost for Henderson-Massey

Henderson-Massey Local Board has approved a $1 million investment to upgrade roads, footpaths and cycling routes.

Community 14 Aug 2025

From local to global: West Auckland’s wetland wonder wins big

A community-led environmental project in West Auckland has earned global acclaim for its outstanding work in wetland restoration, education, and community engagement. 

Community 5 Aug 2025

All around the world in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa is one of the most diverse areas in Aotearoa / New Zealand, and this rich diversity is acknowledged and celebrated through the Welcoming Communities programme.

Events

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

New Lynn Chess Club

Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends!

04 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Bilingual Rhymetime

Come along to our bilingual Rhymetime every Wednesday, from 10:30am to 11am.

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Brain Charge

Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older pe...

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time - Pt Chevalier

Join us for our Tamariki Time sessions and enjoy some stories, songs, and movement with your litt...

28 Jan 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Board Games for Adults

Every 4th Wednesday of the month, sit down, relax and enjoy a range of board games at Highland Pa...

14 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme

Bring your babies and toddlers to a fun half hour filled with music, movement and a little bit of...

05 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Takapuna Library

Sing, listen, and play—bubbles, stories, and songs at Rhymetime!

05 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital and CV Support at Avondale Library

Free digital and CV support.