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Community 21 Mar 2024

Upgraded courts set record enrolments for Riverhead Tennis

Upgrading public courts has helped Riverhead Tennis Club set a record for junior enrolments.

Climate action 21 Mar 2024

Breathe easy - golf might get harder

Thousands of trees are to planted on golf courses at Āwhitu and Clarks Beach.

Cleaning up our environment 21 Mar 2024

Aerial action over Te Auaunga Oakley Creek

More than 124 tonnes of uprooted trees, bridge structures and other debris were lifted during 10 hours of operations, as a result of arborists, engineers, stream specialists and helicopter crew working to clear Te Auaunga Oakley Creek Walkway creek.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Mar 2024

A Mega lot of steps in the right direction

Blue Light is back on track thanks to Mitre 10 Mega Takanini.

Community 19 Mar 2024

Time to build a bridge in Panmure

Construction material is being procured and preparations to meet resource consent conditions are underway. Manufacturing the replacement bridge is expected to begin offsite from June 2024, with installation around the end of November 2024.

Community 19 Mar 2024

Moth Plants your vine is up!

The Pest Free South Auckland supports Auckland Council’s regional Pest-Free Auckland initiative to protect biodiversity and restore council-managed land and runs from 4 March to 10 May.

Community 18 Mar 2024

Out with the old in with the new

Recent enhancements made to the Ngāti Ōtara Park playground have transformed the area into an epic adventure hub, with locals all invited to celebrate at an opening on Saturday 23 March.

Community 15 Mar 2024

Congratulations to our good citizens!

Last month we celebrated some of the outstanding community members in Waitematā at our Good Citizens’ Awards.

Events

07 Apr 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

07 Apr 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Chess Club

Chess Club for all ages, bring your friends & family and have a game in the library.

03 Mar 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.

04 Feb 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Sunday Book Chat

Join us for tea and coffee while engaging in conversation over current literary selections.

10 Sep 2023 - 08 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us for our monthly shared reading group where we will read and discuss a short story and poem.

29 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024

Earthworkers: Regenerative Horticulture 101

Earthworkers is an education programme that focuses on the ability of plants to heal the planet,...

08 Apr 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Ukulele Classes

Do you want to learn the uke? No experience required for this beginner ukulele class.

25 Mar 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Parnell Shared Reading Group

Join us for a stimulating hour of listening to stories and poetry being read aloud and chatted ab...