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Community 15 May 2023

Reimagining Barry Curtis Park playground

Originally built in 2006, the much-loved Barry Curtis Park playground is being renewed by the Howick Local Board.

14-24 year olds 15 May 2023

Papakura wants funds to fight crime

Papakura Local Board wants to decide how to spend its share of Local Crime Fund made available by the Government

Parks / Outdoors 15 May 2023

Caribbean Drive sports fields update

A $3.5 million dollar sports field development at Unsworth Height’s Caribbean Drive is underway.

Community 15 May 2023

Pitch perfect upgrade for the Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds

Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds underwent an upgrade of the lighting, new irrigation, new drainage, sand slit and sand carpeted couch fields.

14-24 year olds 15 May 2023

Te Mahia train use numbers climb back

The numbers using Te Mahia station are returning to pre-COVID levels.

Community 12 May 2023

Manurewa grants funding allocated

Twenty-four different groups applied for more than $200,000 in funding in the latest Manurewa Local Board community grants round – which had only about $24,000 available for allocation.

Community 12 May 2023

Manurewa responds to annual budget plan

Manurewa voices have added to a record annual budget consultation response.

Parks / Outdoors 11 May 2023

Te Kawerau ā Maki return historic park name in Waitākere Ranges

Names and narratives that reclaim Māori identity and restore mana and mauri (life force) to the whenua (land), through the restoration of the Māori language, are being returned to the whenua in parks across communities in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area.

Events

16 Jun 2023 - 01 Jul 2023

Glengarry Glen Ross

A sharp indictment of the perils of American capitalism in the 80s, filled with strong characters and whip-smart dialogue.

16 Jun 2023 - 02 Jul 2023

Dirty Work

Don’t miss this world première that finds joy in the eternal toil of work.

17 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Glen Eden Library Shared Reading Group

Join this exciting free programme to discuss short stories and poetry.

17 Jun 2023

Brent Harris: The Other Side | Audio Described Tour

Join us for an audio-described tour for blind and low-vision visitors through our new exhibition.

17 Jun 2023

Date Night | Free Babysitting

Dine out, catch some live music, and even enjoy a massage.

17 Jun 2023

Milford Beach Clean Up

Picking up rubbish for a couple of hours might not sound fun, but we always have a great time, and you can't beat that feeling of knowing you've made a tangible difference.

17 Jun 2023

Songs You Wouldn't Want To Hear On The Titanic

From the legendary anthem of the Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On" to the symphonies of Star War’s "The Force Awakens", prepare to be swept away by this epic performance.

17 Jun 2023

WESLEY & RYZ EXPO 2023

Families can enjoy the Bouncy castle, Face painting, Henna, Coffee and yummy Food.