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Walkways 20 Apr 2026

Walker’s bequest to enhance Ōrākei pathways

A keen walker who loved the outdoors has bequeathed her estate to the Ōrākei Local Board to be used for the development and maintenance of walkways and pathways.

Community news 20 Apr 2026

Community feedback invited on memorial design at Pukekohe Cemetery

Plans for a memorial garden to recognise the unmarked graves in Pukekohe Cemetery have been released for public comment.

Emergency Recovery 16 Apr 2026

Voting open for Roskill-Wesley storm recovery initiatives

Locals in Mt Roskill and Wesley are taking the next step in shaping their recovery from the 2023 storms, with voting now open for community-led projects to bring to life.

Community news 15 Apr 2026

Ti Rākau Park - bigger, better for Pakūranga

Better, more welcoming public spaces are now in place at Ti Rākau Park in Pakūranga, following upgrades to the changing rooms and toilets by the Howick Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 Apr 2026

Good vibes after school at Rangatahi Piki Ake

Rangatahi Piki Ake is a free youth drop-in programme for rangatahi aged 13–18 years offered during Term 2, thanks to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards.

Community news 13 Apr 2026

Walk this way: Puketāpapa Local Board unlocks safer pedestrian crossing for Dominion Road

One of Auckland’s busiest roads will be easier to safely get cross, thanks to funding from the Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community news 13 Apr 2026

Calling all community champions for Papakura

From sports fields to community halls, arts spaces to local reserves, volunteers can be found in many places around neighbourhood, helping it thrive. 

10 Apr 2026

Four ways Papakura cares for its flora and fauna

Papakura Local Board committed $200,000 in 2025/2026 to protecting its natural environment.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Central City

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

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Senior Digital Club

Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior patrons to learn how to use th...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

Come Write-in

Join us for a cuppa and meet other writers and work on your projects!

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brightside Spinners

A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!