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Cultural 20 Jul 2017

A map of every heritage site in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board member Vernon Tava has created an interactive map of heritage sites in the local board area.

Food / Drink 20 Jul 2017

Cheap eats around Albert Street

Check out all the fantastic cheap eats on offer around the Albert Street area.

Environment 19 Jul 2017

Pack your bags, you’re leaving town

Farm Cove Intermediate School wants to send rats packing and now has the tools to do it with a grant from Howick Local Board enabling it to purchase 170 re-usable rat traps.

Environment 18 Jul 2017

Devonport leads pest-free campaign

The Pest-Free 2050 goal sees Devonport leading the way by tackling a rat problem along the peninsula.

Educational 18 Jul 2017

Search on for Papakura's innovators

Finding Papakura’s budding innovators and entrepreneurs is the focus series of projects being funded by the Papakura Local Board.

Transport 18 Jul 2017

Residential Parking Zone proposed for Grafton

Auckland Transport (AT) is looking at introducing paid parking with a residential parking zone for Grafton. This will manage car-parking for residents and visitors.

Transport 14 Jul 2017

Work starts on final stages of central city cycle loop

Phase two of the Nelson Street Cycleway has started, with phase three to follow.

Environment 13 Jul 2017

Long grass on motorway verges helping keep dotterels safe

The NZ Transport Agency is deliberately letting the grass grow long on some verges along the Northern Motorway to help protect endangered dotterels in the area.

Events

01 May 2025 - 29 Jul 2025

Tai chi for health

Practising in a group creates a sense of connection and belonging, helping reduce isolation and s...

01 May 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Terrific Tots

Join us as we tell captivating stories, sing songs, rhymes and dance in bubbles. 

28 Apr 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Māngere East Community Centre before and after school care

Discover our holiday programme: Safe, fun, & full of exciting activities for your child.

20 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Crafternoon: Children

Children's crafternoons!

20 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Crafternoons: Adults

Bring along a portable craft project and join fellow crafters for a chance to socialise and share.

27 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Join us for 30 minute sessions of rhymes, songs and bubbles every Thursday at 10am.

27 Feb 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

From the author's mouth

Share your creative writing projects with fellow writers in the community.

20 Feb 2025 - 24 Dec 2025

Midtown Street Party - Matariki

Celebrate Matariki in Midtown with a special Matariki Artist Hub popping up in The Strand Arcade.