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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.

Playgrounds 14 Sep 2018

New playground in Beachlands to benefit whole community

A new playground catering to all age groups and abilities is set to open in Constellation Park.

Events

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

22 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

English Class for Chinese speakers

Join English class for Chinese speakers aimed at beginners.

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

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’.