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Transport 21 Sep 2018

Survey reveals Waiheke road safety concerns

A survey of parents is driving a push for road safety improvements on Waiheke Island.

Transport 21 Sep 2018

A plea for safer behaviour at rail crossings

New rail safety improvements aim to reduce accidents at urban level crossings.

21 Sep 2018

Former PM visits Ellen Melville Centre

Helen Clark was guest of honour at a celebration held in a room recently named in her honour.

Beaches 20 Sep 2018

More pontoons for Hibiscus and Bays beaches

Swimmers will be thrilled by plans for new pontoons this summer at Browns Bay and Little Manly beaches.

Environment 19 Sep 2018

Restoration angels of Albert-Eden

Committed volunteers are working tirelessly to restore urban streams in Albert-Eden.

Community 19 Sep 2018

Eco-neighborhoods of Albert-Eden show the way

Committed locals are propelling the community towards sustainable living by forming Eco-neighbourhoods.

Environment 19 Sep 2018

Conservation champion joins council team

Senior Biosecurity Advisor Liz Brooks will help to expand pest-free projects across the Hauraki Gulf.

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.

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.