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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

28 Jun 2025

Matariki Planting on the Waitahurangi Awa

The native plants we put into the ground will add stability to the stream banks and slow water fl...

28 Jun 2025

Matariki Whānau Day at Arataki Visitor Centre

Enjoy activities related to the nine whetū (stars) of Matariki, join in on whakari and crafts, ha...

28 Jun 2025

Pounamu Rei Niho Tooth Pendant Workshop by Aotearoa Bone and Stone

Join us for an immersive workshop exploring the traditions of rei niho parāoa/tohorā, pendants ma...

28 Jun 2025

Te Waiora: Honouring Wai, Protecting Life – In-house Workshop

The workshop equips attendees with essential knowledge and skills for safely engaging with water,...

28 Jun 2025

Whānau Make Day - Celebrating Matariki

Learn how to create your own Matariki star (or fish) using natural materials and discover the sto...

28 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Matariki celebrations at the Rose Centre

Gather with whānau to reflect, celebrate and look forward to the new year.

28 Jun 2025 - 03 Jul 2025

Te Hā o te Wai

Walk through this unique urban space, gaining practical gardening understanding rooted in mātaura...

29 Jun 2025

Adults learn to ride on the road

Learn basic on-road bike handling skills and how to communicate with other road users.