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Community 24 Mar 2025

You can go your own way with Wayfynders

There are many ways of connecting with our youth – but what better way to engage with our rangatahi than by having youth directly do this themselves.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Who’s the Moth to Beat?

Howick are you ready for another outstanding year for the Pest Free Howick Ward (PFHW) Moth Plant Pod Competition 2025...but, things are a little different this year!

Community 24 Mar 2025

A cultural movement

The people, the culture – showcasing everything that makes our Southside shine.

Environment 24 Mar 2025

Nominations open: Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards, which showcase the work of individuals and organisations that serve their community.  

Have your say 21 Mar 2025

Annual Plan: How West Auckland Local Boards are shaping your community

Out west, the Henderson-Massey, Waitākere Ranges and Whau Local Boards are shaping plans that will influence everything from community services to environmental initiatives.

Plans / Projects 20 Mar 2025

Ōrewa seawall and walkway construction restarts

Work has restarted on the multi-million-dollar seawall and walkway project at Ōrewa Beach after construction paused during the busy summer period.

Arts 20 Mar 2025

Sisters, aunties, daughters and mothers to celebrate Myers Park  

Bring your daughters, mothers, aunties and female friends!

Elections 20 Mar 2025

Raymond Tan joins Kaipātiki Local Board

Raymond Tan has now joined the Kaipātiki Local Board following the resignation of former member Adrian Tyler.

Events

17 Jul 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wā Pēpē - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi and enjoy morning of tummy time, music and rhymes, specially created for 1...

17 Jul 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

12 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their car...

05 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Storytime wā takinga paki - Ōrewa Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

29 May 2025 - 25 Dec 2025

Relaxation dance class at Manukau Library

Feel-good fitness dance!

22 May 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Crafting Connection

Bring your current work in progress and chat while you craft.

22 May 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Pakuranga Library

Jiggle & jam – music time for tamariki!