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Community 20 Jun 2018

Hibiscus and Bays volunteers honoured in National Volunteer Week

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board thanks volunteers for their hard work and devotion to their community.

Heritage 20 Jun 2018

Ellen Melville Centre wins

The Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place upgrade has been recognised for design excellence.

20 Jun 2018

Nominations open for Howick by-election

Nominations open today 20 June to fill a vacancy on the council’s Governing Body following the passing of Howick Ward Councillor Dick Quax.

Beaches 19 Jun 2018

Extensive testing and new signage at Takapuna Beach

The new signage at Takapuna Beach advises people not to swim or play in water coming out of public stormwater outlets.

Youth / Rangatahi 19 Jun 2018

Hit me with your best shot!

Photo competition invites residents to share what they love most about Birkenhead.

Community 19 Jun 2018

We’re putting Papakura’s volunteers in the spotlight

Nominations for this year's Papakura Volunteer Awards are now open.

Transport 19 Jun 2018

Improving public transport options for Wynyard Quarter

New bus routes and bus stops will make travelling to and from Wynyard Quarter faster and simpler.

Arts 18 Jun 2018

Arts an antidote for isolation in Albert-Eden

A group at the Melville Cricket Pavilion is busy painting pottery in a class organised by the Deaf Wellbeing Society.

Events

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

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

17 Feb 2026

Badge making

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where you can design and create your own badges to show your...

17 Feb 2026

Rongoā Workshops

Glen Innes Library is excited to host a Rongoā workshop with Emma Haslam.

17 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Inclusive Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

17 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Rhymetime - Onehunga

Join us for Rhymetime, where songs, movement, and finger rhymes bring fun and learning to life.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Stories and Rhymes

Come and join as we sing, dance and rhyme together with preschool children and their caregivers!