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Community 9 Apr 2025

Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project turns 50

New Zealand’s first two community houses celebrated half a century of community support this March with an open day event funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board. 

Community 8 Apr 2025

Five ways to connect with your community

Here are some ways to get amongst it and make a difference in your community with the people around you.

Have your say 7 Apr 2025

Have your say on the future of Ōrewa Reserve

Residents are being asked to give feedback on plans to restore the dunes, create a sandy beach area, and relocate some facilities at Ōrewa Reserve.

Community 7 Apr 2025

Manurewa Diversity Festival 2025

Organised by Manurewa Local board, residents enjoyed a free, fun, whanau friendly event with cultural performances from around the world, highlighting the cultural diversity of Manurewa.

Environment 7 Apr 2025

A helping hand to clean up backyard streams

The Green your stream project helps homeowners maintain private streams in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Waste 7 Apr 2025

Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins

Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Apr 2025

History and highlights of Little Rangitoto Reserve

Ōrākei Local Board member David Wong tells us about Little Rangitoto Reserve.

Waste 4 Apr 2025

Papakura says bye-bye bin tags

Papakura residents will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from Thursday 1 May 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Events

20 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Kākahu o Oranga

As we lead up towards the re-opening of the Oranga Community Centre, join us at two sessions to d...

20 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Oranga Kākahu Project

Help us create the centre piece that will be on display at the newly refurbished Oranga Community...

20 Jul 2026 - 21 Sep 2026

Japanese Storytime - Albany

Join us and enjoy stories together in a relaxed and friendly environment.

21 Jul 2026

Textile Tuesday's Midwinter Fashion Show

Come and share your own delights or simply sit back and enjoy the parade with dazzling fabrics.

22 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Home Made

Five artists, each one exploring their own answer to what home looks, sounds and feels like.

22 Jul 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany

A fun session promoting active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers.

23 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Every Kind of Weather

One iconic playwright. Two plays. One unmissable event.

23 Jul 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Mandarin Storytime - Albany

A warm and engaging programme for children aged under five.