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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.

Recovery: Milford 16 Feb 2026

Ngā Wairau through my lens

A new competition is inviting youth and rangatahi to share their own perspective on Wairau through photography

Playgrounds 13 Feb 2026

Playtime just got an upgrade in Whau

Round up the kids and make a playdate of it—these spaces are waiting for you to jump in! 

Community news 12 Feb 2026

From markets to manu – what’s on in Aotea this summer

Here are our top summer picks of things to do on Aotea / Great Barrier.

Community news 12 Feb 2026

Get out and about across Waitematā this summer

Summer is here! If you’re looking something to do with your kids, grandchildren or neighbours, look no further.

Community news 12 Feb 2026

5 things to help you make the most of Ōrākei this summer

Discover our top picks to make the most of what’s happening over summer in Ōrākei

Community news 5 Feb 2026

Speak up for three: help shape local play

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is inviting the community to share ideas for upgrades for three Papatoetoe neighbourhood playgrounds.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Pt Chevalier Library

Bring your latest book to share with a community of fellow readers!