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Community news 15 Jun 2026

Working together to make Waitākere Ranges better

Many of the places, spaces and initiatives locals enjoy today started as priorities identified in previous local board plans backed by community feedback. Here are five ways that vision has come to life. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

Five ways your voices have made a difference to the Whau

The projects and services we enjoy today often began as priorities identified by residents through previous local board plans. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

The community input behind Henderson-Massey’s progress

The places, spaces and programmes you enjoy today started with community voices. Now it's your chance to help shape what comes next. 

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Jun 2026

Jurassic levels of youth spirit

Youth efforts in East Auckland are being recognised through Youth Project NZ’s Youth Volunteer Awards, thanks to backing from the Howick Local Board.

Community 9 Jun 2026

Marae across South Auckland continue to strengthen community life

Marae across South Auckland continue to be strengthened through Auckland Council funding, supporting them as places of culture, connection and everyday community support.

Community news 5 Jun 2026

Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches

Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.

Council news 3 Jun 2026

Auckland Council moves to restore Hooton Reserve for community use

After months of growing safety and environmental concerns, Auckland Council is working to restore Albany’s Hooton Reserve for safe public use.

Community news 2 Jun 2026

Saving community services in Manurewa

Lifeline community services in Manurewa are set to continue while Auckland Council and Kāinga Ora work towards new leases. 

Events

10 Sep 2026

Piringatahi: Around the world in 60 minutes

From Antarctica to Cuba and Egypt to Japan - join Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections’ staff...

11 Sep 2026

Texture and Tactility

This workshop encourages an intuitive approach to working with clay and its natural movement.

12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Make a teapot

Join this two-day teapot workshop! Make and fire up to two teapots.

13 Sep 2026

Artificial Intelligence information session

Join us for an introductory information session on AI with the New Settlers Family and Community...

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

15 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Māori Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

16 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Kapa Haka performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Kapa Haka group to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Mā...

16 Sep 2026

Ukulele workshop

Learn two well-known songs while becoming familiar with the ukulele.