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Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2020

Hurstmere Road enhancements on track

The Hurstmere Road enhancement project is on track to be delivered in late 2021 as forecasted despite the financial challenges presented by COVID-19.

Community 28 Sep 2020

Migrant and former refugee women supported through volunteering in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board's community grants programme is supporting migrant and former refugee women to learn new skills and get better connected in the community.

Community 28 Sep 2020

A community approach to food security in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki locals get stuck in to help their communities in their time of need.

Community 25 Sep 2020

Southern boards take new path

Auckland's three most southern local boards, Manurewa, Papakura and Franklin, have all incorporated Māori outcomes into their plans for the future.

Community 25 Sep 2020

Tamariki connecting with nature through gardening on Waiheke

Waiheke Island Playcentre benefits from Environmental Grant.

Environment 25 Sep 2020

Environmental projects get support on Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Projects will address ecological and biosecurity challenges on the island and see improvements to freshwater systems.

Transport 24 Sep 2020

New crossing for Papakura school

An upgraded crossing on Settlement Road will make it safer for schoolchildren to access Papakura’s Edmund Hillary School.

Libraries 24 Sep 2020

Refresh on the way for Waiuku Library

Arrangements are in place to keep readers stocked while the Waiuku Library gets a refresh.

Events

21 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Silent Disco

Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.

17 Dec 2025 - 21 Jan 2026

Street Games Design in the Silos

Join us for a FREE game design and playtesting workshop inside Silo 6 down in the Wynyard Quarter.

22 Jan 2026

Kids Craft Activity: Collage Making

The workshop encourages imagination, experimentation, and a playful connection with nature.

22 Jan 2026

Litter hunt & DIY t-shirt bag

Join us for a litter hunt, recycling tips, and a hands-on DIY reusable bag workshop for kids.

22 Jan 2026

Young Writers Workshop

Learn how to flesh out the detail in your stories by using visual imagery and all of your senses.

22 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

SpinPoi

Learn to twirl and flow with colourful poi in a fun, beginner-friendly session.

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...