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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

23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Marbled clay on the wheel

Create mesmerizing marbled ceramic vases and cups by combining contrasting coloured clay and shap...

24 May 2026

Last Laughs Awards Gala

This is your chance to rub shoulders with your favourite comedians, catch the live reactions, and...

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Embroidery Club

Join Sugi for these free embroidery classes, where you can learn with others some basic embroider...

29 May 2026

Self-portrait drawing

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will enjoy the calm and creative process of moving their ha...

02 Jun 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

Tā: Siapo as a living practice

This two-day workshop introduces participants to the traditional art practice of siapo-making as...

02 Jun 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week Storytime

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

03 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Pasifika group to celebrate Samoan Language Week.

03 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Balloon Dog

Our award-winning creative team bring you all the things people love about Indian Ink: humour, he...