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Community 13 Sep 2023

Big score for Upper Harbour facilities from council grants

More than $5 million has been awarded to two Upper Harbour facilities from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund.

Plans / Projects 13 Sep 2023

Board agreement delivers for Hibiscus and Bays

Improvements to facilities, services and environmental activities in Hibiscus and Bays are set to receive a $29 million injection thanks to the local board.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Community 13 Sep 2023

10 years of all the right ingredients for East Auckland families

Bellyful East Auckland celebrates 10 years of nourishing and connecting communities by cooking and delivering free meals to whānau, with babies or young children, who need support.

Business / Economy 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Sep 2023

New culvert will super-size flood protection

The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.

Community 11 Sep 2023

Dalton urges people to join transport journey

Transport networks have to be about people, Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Angela Dalton says.

Events

17 Jul 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme | Leys Institute Little Library

By helping your child to get active, you help their body develop, you help them learn and feel sa...

28 Jun 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Wā Pēpe

Caregivers and children join in with the active movement activities.

03 May 2023 - 20 Dec 2023

Shared Reading with Jenny

We look forward to welcoming adults from all backgrounds and experiences to join this exciting fr...

03 May 2023 - 20 Dec 2023

Te wā tākaro (Playtime)

Come and join our new programme for your children ages 1-3.

24 Apr 2023 - 20 Dec 2023

Storytime and craft

Come along for fun songs and stories, followed by a simple craft.

01 Mar 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme

An event great for language development for age 0-2 years old.

08 Feb 2023 - 14 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Takapuna Library

Come along to Takapuna Library's monthly book chat to meet interesting people and discover the be...

04 Feb 2023 - 17 Dec 2023

Free yoga for seniors (+65)

Learn the basics or just come along and move; you can work at your own pace. Friendly group and a...