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Sports / Leisure 16 Aug 2024

Avondale College receives sports facility boost

Avondale’s budding sports stars have received a major boost after a funding award to maintain and improve the operation of local facilities.

Climate action 15 Aug 2024

Mt Roskill Library switches to solar

Local library and adjoining Fickling Convention Centre in Mt Roskill gets renewable energy boost thanks to central government’s Community Renewable Energy Fund.

Community 15 Aug 2024

Puketāpapa shines a light on local volunteers

A total of 26 volunteers were recently recognised for their commitment to the Puketāpapa community during an awards celebration at Fickling Convention Centre.

Have your say 13 Aug 2024

Help us plan to protect our precious coastline

North Shore residents are being asked to give input on important plans to manage and protect local coastal areas by having their say on the draft Weiti Estuary to Devonport Peninsula Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP).

Environment 13 Aug 2024

Consultation extended – there’s still time to help us protect our coastline

The coastline that frames the Waitākere Ranges is a precious taonga that faces coastal management challenges, highlighted by recent extreme weather events.  

Community 12 Aug 2024

New grants open for Hibiscus and Bays residents

Hibiscus and Bays community groups have until 6 September to apply for funding with the local board’s new grants programme now open.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Safety and Transport Projects in Focus

Calls to realign Chapel Road to improve safety and to progress work around Mill Road are features of Howick Local Board’s response to the draft Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan (RTLP) 2024-2034.

Community 8 Aug 2024

18th Estuary Art and Ecology Award winners

Five exceptional artists - selected from 22 finalists - and their works, Tūna, Eyes Wide Open, Mitigation at the Margins, I see you in the estuary, and Life Cycle.

Events

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly conversation group

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

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Sign & Sing

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for an afternoon of songs, waiata, and NZSL.

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

05 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

22 Dec 2025

Christmas Storytime in Auckland Domain

Join Parnell Library for a festive Christmas-themed storytime in the beautiful Auckland Domain.

22 Dec 2025 - 26 Jan 2026

School Holidays at Leys Institute Little Library

A fun-filled programme of creative, hands-on library activities for tamariki and whānau.

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.