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Walkways 21 Feb 2020

Protecting kauri on Auckland's North Shore

Nine new hygiene stations have recently been installed in parks across the Kaipātiki Local Board area on Auckland’s North Shore to protect kauri, with a further seven planned to go in next month.

Have your say 20 Feb 2020

Help us plan a better Glenfield

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how we can improve Glenfield’s town centre and surrounding area.

Plans / Projects 20 Feb 2020

Key upgrades on the way for Henderson

Two upgrades in the Henderson area will improve safety for cyclists on a key route and make a currently unused community space habitable following a decision by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 20 Feb 2020

Te Puna Market sprouts up in Henderson

A new fresh produce market has sprouted up in Henderson’s town centre, providing access to fresh local affordable kai after the neighbourhood’s primary supermarket closed late last year.

Arts 20 Feb 2020

Arts coordinator role funded for Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board has given funding to community arts group Kāhui Creative Waiheke to establish a community-led arts coordinator role on the island.

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Old Pukekohe signs restored by locals

Signs that vanished from Pukekohe have been restored and returned thanks to some detective work.

Educational 17 Feb 2020

Papakura school's 50th marked with photo gift

A photograph of the Papakura District Council coat of arms, carved by former Rosehill art teacher Noel Kerr, has been presented to the school to mark its 50th anniversary.

Environment 17 Feb 2020

Dutch elm disease hits Pukekohe elms

Dutch elm disease has affected a small number of trees in Pukekohe. They will be removed to prevent the disease from spreading.

Events

15 Aug 2026

Crime writing workshop: Angus McLean

Get inside the mind of homicide detectives in this workshop with ex-police officer, private inves...

15 Aug 2026

Everybunny reads

Come along and adopt a soft toy bunny! Promise to read to them every day.

15 Aug 2026

Franklin’s possessions talk

Come along and listen to the Franklin Historical Society talk about some of the family stories be...

15 Aug 2026

The Black Monk: Charlotte Grimshaw

Join award-winning authors Charlotte Grimshaw and Paula Morris (Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Manuhiri) as the...

15 Aug 2026

The Creation Voyages

An exciting new performance series from the New Zealand String Quartet - Te Rōpū Tūrū o Aotearoa.

15 Aug 2026

Zentangle drawing class

Come along and get creative with this fun activity!

15 Aug 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

French Storytime - Albany

Enjoy different themes with engaging stories shared in French and English.

15 Aug 2026 - 14 Feb 2028

Our Ocean of Islands

A landmark exhibition bringing together Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices.