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Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 12 Sep 2024

A fresh new chapter for $1.9m Ōtāhuhu’s Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square

In the heart of Ōtāhuhu, Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square has been reborn. Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board committing $1.9 million to the project, with the support of Ōtāhuhu Business Association and Mana Whenua.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Records broken at West Auckland citizenship ceremony

Records have been broken with the first citizenship ceremony held at Trusts Arena attended by around 900 people.  

Community 11 Sep 2024

Matt's Manurewa movie magic

Manurewa Local Board chair Matt Winiata has turned to video to reach out to young people.

Community 11 Sep 2024

United for a Safer Hunters Corner

After a surge in violent incidents, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Indian Retailers' Association appeal to Mayor and Governing Body for enhanced security at Hunters Corner.

Community 10 Sep 2024

Community on the beat

From mums to business owners – community patrols consist of committed local residents from all different walks of life.

Community 6 Sep 2024

Partnerships will help community groups

More than 20 community organisations will work alongside the Franklin Local Board on projects across the district.

Akl Paths 6 Sep 2024

Board backs Pahurehure islands recognition

Papakura Local Board has supported a plan change to recognise the relationship mana whenua have with sites.

Events

05 Jan 2026 - 09 Jan 2026

Shakespeare in a week

Each day will feature some Shakespeare, some prop and costume making, some drama games, but most...

05 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026

School Holiday Activities

Come along, make new friends, and discover just how fun learning can be.

05 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Kumeu Library Raumati Reads School holiday programme

Enjoy a month of school holiday fun with storytimes, movies, creative art workshops and interacti...

05 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Summer holidays at Takapuna Library

From Lego building and teddy bear adventures to hands-on crafts, there’s something for everyone.

05 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Pop up Obstacle Course

Test your agility and have fun on a temporary, challenging course

05 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026

Kids Dance Open Day

Give your child a fun first step into dance with a free introductory class at Botany Library, exp...

17 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

06 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Engineering Challenge

Face this engineering challenge and protect your egg from a fall.