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Community 30 Nov 2018

Parade goes fossil fuel free

Organisers are taking a green approach to this year's Waiheke Island Christmas parade.

Sports / Leisure 30 Nov 2018

Finalists named for 2018 Ōtara Sports Awards

Thirty finalists have been shortlisted for the awards celebrating Ōtara's sportspeople.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Over $300,000 in grants distributed in Māngere and Ōtāhuhu

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has approved quick response and local board grants worth $338,252 to organisations and groups focused on the local board’s priorities and outcomes as part of the 2017/2018 and 2018/19 grant rounds.

Transport 30 Nov 2018

Improving peak-time travel on North Shore bus services

A new continuous bus lane on the Northern Motorway will help speed up bus movements.

Cycling 30 Nov 2018

Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway officially opened

The Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway was officially opened on Friday 30 November.

Community 29 Nov 2018

Refurbished Warkworth Town Hall available for hire

The hall, complete with stage, conference room, kitchen and sound system, is now open for the community to use.

Transport 29 Nov 2018

New bus services to connect Rodney communities

Two new bus services launching in February will make it easier to get around Rodney.

Plans / Projects 29 Nov 2018

$3.8 million building purchase signals the start of Glen Eden transformation

The purchase marks the start of a process that will see a civic heart of the town centre created.

Events

11 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany

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

11 Feb 2026 - 08 Apr 2026

Rhymetime

Bring your little one along for a 30-minute session of songs, movement, and finger rhymes, specia...

11 Feb 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Taki ruri | Rhymetime at Te Manawa

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

11 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Kids Play at Te Manawa

A drop-in session for active babies and toddlers!

11 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Eden

Join us to help stimulate development of your baby’s body and brain.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club

Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with movement, songs, stories and bubbles!

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.