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Educational 7 Jan 2020

Workshops to get Maungakiekie-Tāmaki locals 'funder ready'

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is supporting workshops to help residents to apply for funding and board grants.

Community 23 Dec 2019

Manurewa community grants top $40,000

More than $40,000 has been allocated in the first round of Manurewa Local Board quick response grants.

Transport 20 Dec 2019

Hunters Corner in Papatoetoe undergoes upgrade

The first phase of work to beautify Hunters Corner in Papatoetoe is now complete.

20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Environment 19 Dec 2019

Protect the Hauraki Gulf during summer

Planning on heading out on the Hauraki Gulf this summer? Spare a thought for kauri, kiwi, takahe and our rare sea birds.

Transport 19 Dec 2019

Safety boost for Homai station

A state-of-the-art CCTV system has been installed at Homai station to improve safety in the area.

Transport 19 Dec 2019

East Aucklanders move to buses during construction of Eastern Busway

Aucklanders are moving to public transport during construction of one of the country’s largest roading projects.

Community 18 Dec 2019

Papakura Local Board grants announced

Community organisations have been given a boost thanks to Papakura Local Board grants.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Wā takinga paki | Storytime at Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club. Suitable for all levels of ability fr...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!