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Community 21 Jul 2025

Welcoming Communities Accreditation for Ōtara-Papatoetoe

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Connection complete: new Te Kōpua o Hiku bridge opens in Panmure

The Panmure Basin is connected again, with the new bridge – Te Kōpua o Hiku – signed, sealed and delivered.  

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jul 2025

Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā

Find out what's happening to help prepare your community for future emergencies.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Kaipātiki board makes landmark investment to protect environment

Kaipātiki residents can rest assured their environment is a top priority following the local board’s landmark allocation of $1,065,900 towards to its environmental initiatives for the 25/26 financial year.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Parks for everyone: Rodney report puts accessibility in focus

Accessibility assessments of four Rodney parks highlights the need to make play spaces more inclusive for children and caregivers of all abilities.

Arts 18 Jul 2025

Local creativity on display at Upper Harbour Open Art Studios

Open Art Studios made its debut in Upper Harbour, featuring 16 artists across seven studios and drawing strong community interest.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Putting the brakes on speed: Manurewa board invests in safety

Randwick Park is set to become safer for locals with a major investment of nearly $1.2 million going into traffic-calming measures.

Kids / Family 18 Jul 2025

Belle Verde Playground reopens

A refreshed playground in Sunnynook now caters for tamariki of all ages, giving whānau in the area more reasons to get outdoors and connect with others in the community.

Events

07 Apr 2026 - 08 Apr 2026

School holiday Easter fun

A great way to celebrate the season and enjoy some creative time together.

07 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Cycle of Life

Join us for this series of exciting events.

07 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026

East Coast Bays Library - April School Holidays

Come down to East Coast Bays Library these April School Holidays for some "eggciting" activities!

07 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026

Junior Ranger Explorer Walk

Explore, learn and discover the wonders of our fascinating park environments.

07 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026

Warkworth Library April School Holiday Programme

Throughout the holidays pop into the library for free, fun activities and events.

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

April School Holiday Programme

Visit us to participate in a collection of school holiday activities for the whole whānau.

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Autumn School Holiday Programme

Give your kids an unforgettable break filled with fun, friends and non-stop action at Auckland Co...

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Glen Eden Library April school holiday programme

Creative school holiday fun awaits, craft, clay, movies, music, and hands-on workshops for kids a...