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Parks / Outdoors 7 Dec 2023

Growing connections with our Japanese sister city

An apricot blossom tree has been planted to symbolise the ongoing relationship between Tāmaki Makaurau and its Japanese sister city Fukuoka.

Community 5 Dec 2023

Consciously clothing community outfit outgrows its space

Koha Apparel provides clean and quality clothing for those in need, while focusing on the major challenge of diverting textile from landfill.

Community 5 Dec 2023

Sports clubs get financial boost

Better lighting sand renewed courts are on the way for Papatoetoe sports clubs.

Akl Paths 5 Dec 2023

People friendly streets on the way

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has endorsed the Māngere Streets for People trial projects designed to get more people walking and cycling.

14-24 year olds 5 Dec 2023

Howick spreads grants funds widely

Howick Local Board grants funds have been allocated.

Community 4 Dec 2023

Waiheke grants make a difference where it counts

Waiheke arts and culture, environmental, and community initiatives will be receiving over $62,000 from the Waiheke Local Board following its latest grants rounds.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Dec 2023

Next steps for Ōrewa Beach seawall and walkway

Construction is set to begin on the new seawall and walkway after the busy summer season.

Council news 1 Dec 2023

Prohibited Fire Season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 1 December 2023

Events

08 Sep 2022 - 12 Jun 2025

Wriggle, Rhyme and Storytime at Waiheke Library

Spend your morning at the library with fun things to do for you and your kids.

19 Jul 2024

Cozy Clay Cats Workshop

Join tutor Ricki Meake to learn the three fundamental clay techniques to create a cozy clay cat,...

19 Jul 2024

Decorate a Cat T-Shirt

Join tutor Estel Slabbert In our engaging Decorate a Cat Shirt class to print, paint, and draw yo...

19 Jul 2024

Pepa Rererangi Fun Zone

Dust off your flight jackets and join us for a FREE fun folding session at the library.

19 Jul 2024

Soft Toy Sleepover

Bring a toy (not one that needs to be at home at night) along to spend the night at Helensville L...

19 Jul 2024

Supersonics ’24 (With Phil Dadson)

Due to past success and popular demand, Phil Dadson, founder of the legendary From Scratch music...

19 Jul 2024

The mystery of the Aotearoa

The mystery of the Aotearoa with Alan Knowles, Papakura Museum Curator.

19 Jul 2024

When The Page Walks 3.0 (With Ruby Macomber & Eric Soakai of Te Kāhui)

Led by award-winning poets Ruby and Eric, and other stellar members of Te Kāhui, this fun one-day...