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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 - 17 Apr 2026

Glenfield Library April School Holidays

Enjoy fun activities at the library.

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Kumeu Library's April school holiday activities

Join the range of activities this school holiday!

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke School Holiday Programme

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke's School Holiday Programmes are filled with adventure, creativity and d...

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Ōku hoa Moana | My Ocean Friends

Dive into Ngā Huhua: Abundance - a deep blue world teeming with life these April school holidays.

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Out of this World April School Holidays - Ormiston Town Centre Library

Come down to the newly opened library at Ormiston Town Centre this school holidays.

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

School holiday robotics workshops

Each workshop also includes a planetarium show!

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

School holidays at Devonport Library

Join us for six free events packed with creativity, movement, and fun for tamariki aged 5–12.

07 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

April School Holiday Programmes

Come along to participate in this series of exciting school holiday events.