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Community news 27 Feb 2026

Investing in Whau’s parks, youth or communities? Your call

More investment in parks, youth, or communities? Whau’s future is in your hands as Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 opens for consultation.

Community news 27 Feb 2026

Is the Annual Plan on track for Manurewa-Papakura?

This is Manurewa-Papakura’s moment to help shape the future of our neighbourhoods.

Community news 23 Feb 2026

Make the most of Rosedale Park

Keen for a walk, a weekend game, or a way to give back to nature? Rosedale Park has plenty of reasons to get outdoors.

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Feb 2026

Connecting youth in Ōrākei

Last year, Youth of Ōrākei reached more than 8,000 local youth, creating meaningful opportunities for them to be involved in the community.

Community news 20 Feb 2026

TAPAC: a place of learning, inspiration and connection

Three women involved with TAPAC share how the organisation fosters creativity, confidence and community.

Community news 20 Feb 2026

Serving up something special

The Cultural Food Festival 2026 is back.

Plans / Projects 19 Feb 2026

New pilot opens the door to conversations with Upper Harbour Local Board

Community Conversations offers a relaxed and dedicated time to talk with local board members.

Sports / Leisure 16 Feb 2026

Sidelines Playbox brings new play opportunities for fun at Birkenhead United Football Club

Tamariki and whānau visiting Birkenhead United Football Club now have more ways to play, thanks to a Sidelines Playbox delivered by the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Events

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

10 Apr 2026

Bracelet Making

A fun and creative bracelet-making session where you can design and craft your own colourful acce...

10 Apr 2026

DIY Worm Farm Workshop

Join Lisa for a fun, hands-on ‘Do It Yourself Mini Worm Farms for kids and whānau’.

10 Apr 2026

He mana tō te kai

This programme supports whānau and communities to restore traditional food practices and shift ev...

10 Apr 2026

Learn Tī Rākau

Discover how tī rākau can connect you to te taiao, the natural world.

10 Apr 2026

Mai i Kurawaka

Mai i Kurawaka envisions a future where ikura is honoured as a sacred gift, not hidden, silenced,...

10 Apr 2026

Meet local author Jo Dreaver

Local author Jo Dreaver will join us to read her new book "Jester the cat", set in Muriwai and in...

10 Apr 2026

Puhinui Giveback Day

The Beautification Trust and Wiri Business Association have joined forces to bring you this speci...