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Zero Waste 9 Apr 2025

More than 24 tonnes of construction waste diverted from landfill

A construction waste solutions programme funded by Waitematā Local Board has diverted 24,600kg from landfill so far.

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.

Events

21 Jul 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Te Manawa

Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies up to 18 months.

21 Jul 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Capoeira Luanda classes

Learn the basics of capoeira and play capoeira instruments.

07 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2026

Ngā Whetū o Takurua (The Stars of Winter)

Gaze up at the night sky and learn about the stars from a Māori perspective.

16 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Toddler Time - Flat Bush

Join us each week for stories, songs and fun! 

09 Jun 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Stitch and Chat - Glen Eden

Let's stitch knit, sew, craft, crochet, marcrame, create and CHAT!

02 Jun 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero - Rānui

Come along to practice and develop your Reo Māori.

19 May 2026 - 30 May 2028

Adult story time - Mt Albert

Come along and enjoy inclusive stories, music, movement and connection.

12 May 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Social Gaming

Board games and books, drop in and chill out.