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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

23 Nov 2024

Santa Claus Storybook Reading

Listen to the fun and interactive stories then pick up a colouring competition and enter to win a...

23 Nov 2024

Te Tuhi & Rescare Christmas Market

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Tuhi Café for our Christmas Market, in partnership with Rescare Homes Tr...

23 Nov 2024

The Guerrilla Collection presents ‘A Niu Dawn’

The 30 minute original works will run on the hour, along with live music, food trucks, a dedicate...

23 Nov 2024

Using Leather With Michelle Zhao

Learn the process of making your own leather wallet.

23 Nov 2024

Whānau Make Days: Nathan Homestead Pukepuke of the Future

Join in the creative fun with friends and whānau.

23 Nov 2024

Women’s Wellbeing Chinese Talk Series: Session 3: Parenting

The series will explore strategies for overcoming life’s challenges.

16 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025

Tamariki Time at Pt Chevalier Little Library

Join us for our Tamariki Time sessions and enjoy some stories, songs, and movement with your litt...

09 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

RENT the Musical

Rent tells a story as relevant today as when it took Broadway by storm more than 25 years ago.