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Community 19 Jun 2019

Beachland Community Hall kitchen benefits locals

A new kitchen at the Beachlands Community Hall, provided by an anonymous donor, is being put to good use.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2019

Pop-up junk playground a huge success in Albert-Eden

More than 270 children attended a free pop-up playground event coordinated by the Creative Kids Collective.

Cultural 18 Jun 2019

Franklin Local Board adopts Māori Responsiveness Action Plan

The plan reinforces the board’s commitment to developing high-level relationships between the board and mana whenua.

Transport 17 Jun 2019

Improving pedestrian safety in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board is making streets in its area safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Community 17 Jun 2019

Pacific wardens on the way for Whau

Whau Local Board and Avondale Police are welcoming the launch of a new initiative that will provide a safe and reassuring presence in the Whau area.

Youth / Rangatahi 14 Jun 2019

Puketāpapa Youth Board strengthens relationship between rangatahi and police

Puketāpapa Youth Board has made it a priority to help build the relationship between youth and police in the local area.

Community 13 Jun 2019

Papakura Local Board makes CCTV grant

Police have supported a call that has seen the Papakura Local Board make a grant to fund increased CCTV monitoring.

Community 12 Jun 2019

Franklin Local Board seeks crime fighters

Franklin Local Board says joining Neighbourhood Support is a great way to create safer communities.

Events

13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!

15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Seasonal fridge pickle workshop

Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...

19 Mar 2026

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua

Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...