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Community 2 Apr 2025

Safer streets for Glen Innes and Onehunga

There will be safer connections for Glen Innes and Onehunga following the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board investment of $640,000 to improve road safety.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Jill Gibson’s 28 years at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre

Jill Gibson has stepped away after 28 years working at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre, to take up a new role at YMCA North Shore.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Discover democracy: youth engagement in action Puketāpapa

What do you do when rubbish bins in your local walking area are not put out correctly on the kerbside? 

Transport 1 Apr 2025

Crossing with care: pedestrian crossing improvements on the way

Three transport projects aimed at improving pedestrian safety in Waitākere Ranges are set to begin, thanks to an almost $800,000 investment from the Local Board.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Winning moves: Howick sports facilities boosted

Big things are happening! Thanks to Auckland Council’s Sports and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund, three local Howick sports facilities are about to get a major upgrade.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Exploring local Howick Enviroschools

Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools, where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and staff.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Pump track gets the green light from Local Board

Beachlands is set to get a new pump track at Constellation Park, thanks to local support and the backing of Franklin Local Board.  

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Waiuku Trail & Reserves back on track  

Storm remediation work at the existing Waiuku Trail at the north of Tamakae and at Lady Jane Franklin Botanical Reserve has now been completed, helping to prevent future stormwater damage.  

Events

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

17 Apr 2026

DIY Terrarium Workshop at Onehunga Library

Join us to learn how to create your very own terrarium!

17 Apr 2026

Eskdale Regeneration Champions

Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect o...

17 Apr 2026

Random Musings After a Few... Open Mic Poetry

Birkenhead Library invites you back for an autumn poetry evening filled with open mic performances.

17 Apr 2026

Worm Farm Workshop

Join our hands-on workshop to create your very own worm farm!

17 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2026

Vector Lights shines red in support of Poppy Day, Auckland Returned Services Association’s annual...

20 Mar 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Death Cafe - Onehunga

A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brain Charge for Seniors

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.