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Beaches 8 Mar 2019

How are those dotterels doing?

Checking in with conservation work protecting a population of dotterels in Piha.

Arts 8 Mar 2019

Art trail and exhibition opens in St Heliers this week

Ōrākei Local Board is supporting businesses and the arts to thrive in St Heliers.

Environment 8 Mar 2019

Improving North Shore’s waterways

Kaipātiki Local Board funds programme to tackle water pollution.

Community 7 Mar 2019

Local board applauds fizz-free event

One of south Auckland’s most popular summer events, the Portage Crossing, took the bold step of declaring themselves ‘fizz free’ this year.

Cultural 7 Mar 2019

The open arms of Ruapotaka Marae

Ruapotaka Marae provides whānau-based services to Māori and to the wider community in the heart of Glen Innes.

Community 7 Mar 2019

Fall in amount of graffiti vandalism in Albert-Eden

The overall number of graffiti vandalism incidents in the Albert-Eden local board area dropped from 9137 in 2017 to 8615 in 2018.

Heritage 7 Mar 2019

New Manurewa toilets reveal railway history

Commuters needing a pit stop at Manurewa train station will not only get some relief - but a little insight into local history.

Beaches 6 Mar 2019

WATCH: The Manukau Harbour's stunning beauty

A place of such beauty, in need of our protection and care.

Events

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

10 Apr 2026

Bracelet Making

A fun and creative bracelet-making session where you can design and craft your own colourful acce...

10 Apr 2026

DIY Worm Farm Workshop

Join Lisa for a fun, hands-on ‘Do It Yourself Mini Worm Farms for kids and whānau’.

10 Apr 2026

He mana tō te kai

This programme supports whānau and communities to restore traditional food practices and shift ev...

10 Apr 2026

Learn Tī Rākau

Discover how tī rākau can connect you to te taiao, the natural world.

10 Apr 2026

Mai i Kurawaka

Mai i Kurawaka envisions a future where ikura is honoured as a sacred gift, not hidden, silenced,...

10 Apr 2026

Meet local author Jo Dreaver

Local author Jo Dreaver will join us to read her new book "Jester the cat", set in Muriwai and in...