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Community 5 Jun 2019

Fearless fowl heading for retirement

The pest-hunting chickens on Great Barrier Island are retiring after a job well done.

Arts 4 Jun 2019

Sharing the ancient art of korowai

Papakura Marae's Whiri Aroha classes have passed on the skills to weave precious korowai cloaks to new generations.

Libraries 31 May 2019

Popular librarian bids farewell

After more than three decades of service at Takapuna Libary, its community library manager Helen Woodhouse is moving on.

Technology / Innovation 30 May 2019

Success for Great Barrier's solar power system

Great Barrier Local Board’s solar power system has exceeded expectations.

Community 30 May 2019

Waiheke Local Board, Auckland Transport sign agreement

New working relationship between local board and transport agency.

Sports / Leisure 30 May 2019

Kelston volleyball court open for business

Winter may be on the way, but you can keep summer alive with the news that the Kelston Community Centre has recently opened a new beach volleyball court.

Community 30 May 2019

Waitakere Ranges Local Board awards latest grants

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has awarded $26,000 in grants to community organisations for projects ranging from the arts to surf lifesaving.

Arts 30 May 2019

Arts therapy making a difference for children

Children in the Ōrākei Local Board are benefiting from creative outlet provided by arts therapy classes.

Events

02 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

12 Jan 2026 - 23 Mar 2026

Reading together - Everyday English

A relaxed reading group for improving English through everyday texts like podcasts, forms, news &...

12 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Shore Knitters

Join this friendly group to connect with others, make friends and work on your knitting in a shar...

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.

17 Feb 2026

Badge making

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where you can design and create your own badges to show your...