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Beaches 29 Mar 2019

New seawall to tackle erosion at Algies Bay

A new seawall will help tackle erosion at Algies Bay and protect the foreshore for years to come.

Plans / Projects 29 Mar 2019

Avondale Town Centre in line for $1.9million footpath and streetscape upgrade

Avondale is in line for another boost following the approval of funding to improve the footpath on Great North Road.

Plans / Projects 29 Mar 2019

Owairaka bridge connects communities

A new bridge now connects Owairaka Park and the Walmsley and Underwood Reserves in Owairaka/Wesley.

Community 29 Mar 2019

Papakura Marae welcomes community for kai every Thursday

There is such a thing as a free dinner for the Papakura community thanks to volunteers at a local marae.

29 Mar 2019

Stream restoration projects underway

Stream restoration projects underway in Stanmore Bay and Browns Bay.

29 Mar 2019

Cleaning up Rodney’s rivers and harbours

A local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

Community 29 Mar 2019

Community engagement on the rise

For democracy to function, it requires engaged citizens – and politicians who listen to them.

Arts 29 Mar 2019

5 public artworks to check out this summer

Time to spare in the CBD? Take a look at these!

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Board Game Afternoon

Play classic and modern games, meet new people, and enjoy a great time together.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Create Club

Join us every Thursday for Create Club  a fun and inspiring after school art session designed esp...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Designed for ages 2 years and under, bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes,...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.