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Environment 30 Jun 2023

Solving a pig problem in Medlands

Environmental group in Medlands, Aotea / Great Barrier acquires pig brig trapping system.

Community 30 Jun 2023

Community campaigns we will not be Wet and Forget – Stormwater call in Māngere

Stormwater has been brought to the fore as Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board responds to the area’s recent floods.

Kauri dieback 30 Jun 2023

Kaipātiki  Local Board gives $400,000 to make kauri tracks more accessible

More than $400,000 has been allocated toward Kauri dieback track upgrades in Birkenhead War Memorial Park to improve accessibility within the park while preserving precious local kauri forest, thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community 30 Jun 2023

Takapuna one step closer to new low-cost community hub

Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna at minimal cost to rate payers have made a big step forward with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s decision to sell one of its underperforming properties to help fund the project.

14-24 year olds 29 Jun 2023

Funding guarantees services can continue

Manurewa Local Board has ensured funding is in place for Whare Awhina o Tamworth to continue running three community facilities.

Community 29 Jun 2023

Youthline more important than ever

Over $70,000 worth of grants from 17 local boards have helped fund their volunteer training programmes in the past year, including $6000 from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

29 Jun 2023

Update on damaged home on Scenic Drive

An update from Auckland Council Compliance Manager Adrian Wilson

Events

07 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024

Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival

Fantastic news for film lovers! Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will be re...

01 Aug 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

This is an opportunity to engage at a higher, more strategic level as well as provide a platform...

01 May 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors one on one tech support - Hobsonville Point

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

06 Mar 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

07 Feb 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, share your favourite reads and make new friends with other ent...

07 Feb 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Wednesday Book Chat - East Coast Bays Library

Share your favourite reads and find new ones in this friendly book group that meets monthly.

08 Aug 2024

Abundant citrus - creative recipes and DIY cleaning products

With citrus abundant at this time of year, come along to this free workshop to find out all the t...

08 Aug 2024

Brushes & Bubbles: Fancy Fungi

Our “Brushes and Bubbles” painting events promise to be evenings of creativity and good times!