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Environment 9 Jun 2025

Recording the roots: Oral history brings Kirks Bush to life

A new oral history project, led by historian Janine Irvine and funded by Papakura Local Board, is preserving the stories behind this community effort. 

Playgrounds 6 Jun 2025

Local board makes plan for play on Waiheke

Waiheke Island is set to become a more playful place with the adoption of the 2025 Waiheke Play Plan.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Buggin’ Brilliant at Mist of Life

TV icon Ruud Kleinpaste turned Kohuora Park, Papatoetoe into a science lab on early May, joining 120+ students, teachers, and the Sustainable Schools team for a hands-on day of nature and discovery — all backed by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Ōtaki o te Wai: Plans on Hold, Vision Strong

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board supported the project and is disappointed by the pause after years of planning.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2025

Hibiscus and Bays grants support 31 local projects

Thirty-one local groups have received nearly $195,000 in the final grants round of the year from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park

Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see significant upgrades at the park to support the relocation of its domestic cricket operations.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Imrie Park needs more WOW for the whole crowd

From basic to brilliant: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents are needed to help transform Imrie Park playground.

Events

22 Jul 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

The Analogue Hour

Read, create and enjoy a quiet hour - together, phone-free.

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

After school homework help/reading

Join us after school for a quiet, welcoming space to learn, read and grow.

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Brainy Babies

A fun session of music and play to stimulate your toddlers brain!

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Te Manawa

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

22 Jul 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpē | Babytime - Glenfield

Join us at Glenfield Library for a gentle session of music, rhymes and movement.

21 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Sharp Teeth

Lara Fischel-Chisholm and Tom Sainsbury return with a bold, surreal and heart-thumpingly visual e...

18 Jul 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Exhibition - CRIT: Art learning since 1987

This exhibition explores how artists, educators and communities have learned inside, beside, outs...

11 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

The Nine Whetū

The Nine Whetū by Sara Moana (Ngāti Tamaoho, Tainui) is a playful series illustrating each of the...