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Environment 24 Mar 2025

Nominations open: Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards, which showcase the work of individuals and organisations that serve their community.  

Have your say 21 Mar 2025

Annual Plan: How West Auckland Local Boards are shaping your community

Out west, the Henderson-Massey, Waitākere Ranges and Whau Local Boards are shaping plans that will influence everything from community services to environmental initiatives.

Plans / Projects 20 Mar 2025

Ōrewa seawall and walkway construction restarts

Work has restarted on the multi-million-dollar seawall and walkway project at Ōrewa Beach after construction paused during the busy summer period.

Arts 20 Mar 2025

Sisters, aunties, daughters and mothers to celebrate Myers Park  

Bring your daughters, mothers, aunties and female friends!

Elections 20 Mar 2025

Raymond Tan joins Kaipātiki Local Board

Raymond Tan has now joined the Kaipātiki Local Board following the resignation of former member Adrian Tyler.

Community 19 Mar 2025

Positive Pathways empowering rangatahi

In Papakura, many young men have incredible potential but face barriers that can make it harder to reach their goals. The Positive Pathways program is designed to help rangatahi develop in confidence, leadership and life skills.  

Elections 19 Mar 2025

Melissa Powell sworn in as new chair of Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board now has a new chair, with Melissa Powell stepping into the role after being sworn in at the board’s business meeting on 18 March.

Community 14 Mar 2025

Don’t splash your cash

Dive into cost savings at the Mount Albert Aquatic Centre from April with free entry for children aged under 17 years. 

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers.

08 Jul 2026

Harakeke collection guided walk

To celebrate Matariki, join our curator for a guided walk through the harakeke collection.

08 Jul 2026

Map the Matariki stars

Create your own map of the Matariki stars that you can hang up in your window letting you enjoy t...

08 Jul 2026

Rōreka workshop - Matariki session

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.

08 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Self-Guided Matariki Hikoi

Follow the path and learn a little about te taiao (the environment) and the Matariki stars.

09 Jul 2026

Matariki open mic and community meal

Come together and connect with our community over live music, poetry and performance.

09 Jul 2026

Matariki short films

In celebration of Matariki, Day One Hāpai te Haeata Films with Corban Estate Arts Centre presents...

09 Jul 2026

Matariki spoken word performance

Through poetry, we will remember and tell stories about those we have lost and reflect on how we...