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Sports / Leisure 27 Jun 2023

FIFA upgrades at Birkenhead football club a benefit to all Kaipātiki

Birkenhead United AFC has received almost $60,000 from the Kaipātiki Local Board to help upgrade its facilities at Beach Haven’s Shepherds Park in readiness for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next month.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Tūrama lights up Queen Street : 11 July to 20 August

Tūrama, an award-winning series of light installations celebrating Matariki, is set to light up Queen Street for a second year.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Matariki ki te Manawa 2023 – city centre highlights

From 11 to 22 July, Matariki Festival will fill Tāmaki Makaurau with learning experiences, lighting splendour, storytelling, kōrero, music, art and much more.

Parks / Outdoors 27 Jun 2023

Sole Māori names adopted for parks across Waitākere Ranges

Ten parks will now carry sole Te Reo Māori names replacing the existing English names. The names were formally adopted at Waitākere Ranges Local Board’s recent business meeting.

Plans / Projects 26 Jun 2023

Henderson-Massey adopts Catherine Plaza concept plan

A concept plan for a refreshed Catherine Plaza has been approved by Henderson-Massey Local Board. 

14-24 year olds 26 Jun 2023

Young environmental leaders step up

Young environmental leaders have attended a sustainability wānanga.

Community 26 Jun 2023

New heart for Old Papatoetoe

Old Papatoetoe is getting a new lease on life as the town centre undergoes revitalisation.

14-24 year olds 26 Jun 2023

Supporting young people in Hibiscus and Bays

Helping young people make positive changes in their lives and have a voice in decisions that impact them is a priority for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Events

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new!

14 Aug 2024

Falls Prevention Workshop

Learn how to prevent falls from happening with Harbour Sport Community Strength & Balance Traimer...

14 Aug 2024

London Gazette: A cornucopia of genealogical items

Listen to Helen Smith, a DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Austral...

08 May 2024 - 20 Nov 2024

Digital Skills Literacy Classes - Various

Join us for these classes on digital competency.

15 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2024

Family History Month at Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join us this Family History Month for a series of exciting events.

16 Aug 2024

How "Blackbirding" Changed The Pacific Forever

Learn about some of the worst blackbirders in the Pacific region and what lives they led to make...

16 Aug 2024

Word-Up Showcase

Join us for an evening of music and poetry as performed by the participants of Word-Up Wānanga an...

21 Jun 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Glen Eden Shared Reading Group

Join our friendly librarian Surani for a relaxed shared reading experience with like-minded reade...