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Community 31 Oct 2024

Our playgrounds deserve better care

Vandalism and graffiti are causing the local community to take action.

Community 31 Oct 2024

Rooted in Education

Howick Enviroschools’ Garden To Table programme nourishes young minds, working together to achieve environmental goals and life skills.

Community 31 Oct 2024

Rural community urged to speak up

The Southern Rural Strategy is open for consultation. The policy will guide development in the rural south.

Plans / Projects 29 Oct 2024

Board approves Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park plan

Waiheke is about to have a plan in place for the future management of the popular Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park.

Plans / Projects 25 Oct 2024

Mahurangi East Community Centre update

The community centre is undergoing extensive renovations and is set to reopen in February, thanks to a reallocation of funding from the local board.

Transport 25 Oct 2024

Safer speed limits for the island

Summer is coming and so are safer speeds!

Community 25 Oct 2024

Councillor urges community to play role in solving growing issues with roaming dogs

Man's best friend or pests that roam looking for trouble...dog issues are on the rise.

Community 23 Oct 2024

Former mayor and MP returns to Papakura

Former Papakura Mayor John Robertson returned to the area recently, leading a delegation of Waitomo councillors and the district’s chief librarian to check out facilities in the town.

Events

15 Apr 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors free one-on-one tech support - Whangaparāoa

A workshop for seniors who would like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet.

02 Apr 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors Hubs free drop in tech sessions - Glenfield

Digital Seniors coaches can help seniors with things such as connecting with friends and whanau o...

27 Mar 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Digital Drop-In

These walk-in sessions are for people from all walks of life to ask questions about their digital...

20 Mar 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Book Chat

Are you looking for a fun way to meet new people & discover new authors?

20 Mar 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Rhymetime at Titirangi

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

01 Mar 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Wā Pēpē (Babytime)

Caregivers and children join in with the active movement activities.

28 Feb 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Ni Hao Club

Free English beginner class for Chinese non-English speakers.

21 Feb 2024 - 21 Feb 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library

A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,