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Transport 23 Sep 2019

Waiheke Governance Pilot gets the tick

The formal mid-point evaluation running alongside the three-year Waiheke Governance Pilot has been publicly released this week.

Arts 23 Sep 2019

Film-makers discover Franklin

TV and film-makers are increasingly being attracted to Franklin's unique landscape.

Community 23 Sep 2019

Franklin's pests in firing line

Predator Free Franklin has won a Mayoral Conservation Award.

Community 20 Sep 2019

Conservation heroes honoured at Mayoral Awards

Everyday environmental heroes doing good!

Environment 17 Sep 2019

Auckland Council to launch Request For Proposals for solar, energy storage and EV chargers

Last month, Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee voted to expand Auckland Council’s Retrofit your Home programme to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency interventions.

Libraries 16 Sep 2019

Ōrākei students get creative with writing competition

Students throughout Ōrākei have been getting creative with the Win With Words story writing competition.

Playgrounds 12 Sep 2019

New playground opened at Bannerman Reserve

Families in Albert-Eden can now enjoy a new playground after the recently completed renewal at the Bannerman Reserve.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.