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Plans / Projects 19 May 2025

East Coast Bays Community Centre upgrade gets the go-ahead

The design for an extensive upgrade of the community centre has got the green light from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community 19 May 2025

Full house backs Marina Fitness

More than 50 people came to the board meeting to support the extension, and the Howick Local Board has agreed to renew Marina Fitness’s lease for another three years.

Community 19 May 2025

A play plan that even Spider-Man can’t resist

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s exciting new play plan is bringing next-level fun to our neighbourhood—so good, even your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man would swing by for a play!

Sports / Leisure 16 May 2025

Converting for the win - New lease for North Shore Rugby Club

Tries will keep coming at one of the country’s oldest rugby clubs, after Devonport-Takapuna Local Board agreed a new long-term lease for North Shore Rugby Club.

Community 16 May 2025

Safer school streets for Mt Albert

Getting to and from school will be safer for Mount Albert’s Elim Christian School.

Community 15 May 2025

Temporary closure of Ōtara Library

Ōtara Library is temporarily closed while important repair work is carried out, following recent rain and signs that parts of the ceiling need fixing.

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2025

Puketāpapa Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Puketāpapa Local Board has helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Community 15 May 2025

Albert-Eden Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Albert-Eden Local Board has helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Local Events

24 Jun 2025 - 01 Jul 2025

Moana Ora: A Healthy Ocean

Explore the vast ocean while remaining in the safety of Ngā Potaka Kōrero.

28 Jan 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Onehunga Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a short story & poem read aloud with a cup of tea.

25 Jun 2025

Auckland Astronomical Society: Astronomy for Beginners

Join the Auckland Astronomical Society for an interactive introduction to astronomy and the star...

25 Jun 2025

Beethoven 5

Begin your evening with sensational live music, performed in the majestic setting of the Auckland...

25 Jun 2025

Matariki ki Papakura

Join Kāhui Ako ki Papakura to raise awareness about the importance of school attendance and conne...

25 Jun 2025

Matariki Wriggle & Rhyme at Blockhouse Bay Library

Sing, cuddle and do gentle exercises for your baby in English and Te Reo Māori.

25 Jun 2025

Raranga Wānanga

Join us for a series of raranga (weaving) workshops in at the Central City Library Makerspace.

25 Jun 2025

Whakamana Matariki

Join acclaimed choreographer Tiaki Kerei for a creative dance workshop exploring movement, identi...