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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.

15 Jun 2018

Waitākere Ranges Local Board welcomes new board member

Waitākere Ranges Local Board welcomes new board member.

Events

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.

02 May 2026

Family fun day mash up

Entertainment features Vaudeville musical comedy from Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety...

02 May 2026

The Sunshine Kid

Described as ‘a joke machine’ by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert's star is rising. 

02 May 2026

World of Fashion: Celebrate Culture on the Runway

Join us for an unforgettable event where culture meets creativity! 

02 May 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

The exhibition features a powerful selection of works from international heavyweights.

04 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Kids' Pokémon Trading Card Club

Come along and meet up with other Pokémon trading card fans.

03 May 2026

Archaeology week talk

Learn more about what has been found, and what has not been found.

03 May 2026

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.