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Community 19 Sep 2018

Nominations open to Community Volunteer Awards 2018

This is the perfect opportunity to thank the unsung champions giving time to our communities.

Plans / Projects 18 Sep 2018

Half Moon Bay pontoon repairs underway

Repairs are underway on pontoons and piles severely damaged in a storm in January.

Waste 18 Sep 2018

Rodney waste transfer stations remain open

Extended leases mean two waste sites in Rodney will continue to operate until the end of June 2019.

Cultural 18 Sep 2018

Keeping te reo Maori alive through coffee and kai

A group of Manurewa youth have set up a cafe to help those wanting a place to practise their te reo Māori in a fun, non-judgemental setting.

17 Sep 2018

Council acknowledges passing of Assid Corban

Council acknowledges the passing of Assid Corban – a stalwart in local government and a champion for west Auckland.

17 Sep 2018

Half Moon Bay public boat ramp reopens

The public boat ramp has reopened after being assessed for damage caused by last week's storm.

Transport 14 Sep 2018

West Harbour ferry celebrates 1 million passengers

West Harbour ferry marks 1 million passenger trips.

14 Sep 2018

Final results of Howick Ward by-election

Following the Howick Ward by-election, Paul Young (Independent) has been elected as a Howick Ward councillor.

Events

07 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Tinā

A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher a...

07 Mar 2026

Papakura ParkFEST

Gather your friends, bring the family and celebrate summer at ParkFEST 2026.

07 Mar 2026

Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy'

Our final Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' workshop which seeks to create a collective art proje...

07 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics

Come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a have a go at many of the activities.

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Casual Drop-in Art Group

The Casual Drop-In Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friend...

08 Mar 2026

Trolley Derby

There are also many activities for children including a (weather-dependent) bouncy castle, junk p...

08 Mar 2026

Whānau Day

Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!