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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 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

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

16 Feb 2026

IRD Community Talk

Free Community Talk provided by IRD.

16 Feb 2026

Life Drawing With A Model with Tony Guo

A fun life drawing class teaching you how to observe a model's pose in real life and translate it...

09 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

Book Nook Club

Come and join our teen book club! Perfect for meeting friends and talking about books.

09 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

Japanese Storytime

The session is run in both Japanese and English, using stories, songs, and rhymes to support earl...

09 Feb 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Maths with Means

Come along to Maths with Means, a FREE friendly drop-in for those who want to boost their maths s...

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Onehunga Chess Club

Come to the library and join with others in learning from a recognised Chessmaster and experience...

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - New Lynn

Bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance, and more.