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Community 22 Jul 2024

Green Thumb Crew: Young Gardeners of Tupu

Meet one of the many groups of passionate young gardeners, responding to the call to combat climate change and actively champion sustainable living in Ōtara.

Zero Waste 19 Jul 2024

Upskilling community groups and another step towards zero waste

Find out about new projects being funded by the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Auckland's Future In Progress 19 Jul 2024

Plant visit lifts lid on water supply

There is more to water than just turning on a tap.

Transport 19 Jul 2024

Henderson-Massey opposes speed limit changes

Changes to speed limit rules should prioritise the safety of vulnerable road users, especially around schools, Henderson-Massey Local Board says.

Council news 19 Jul 2024

New rental e-scooter license granted for outer suburbs

Auckland council has granted a new rental e-scooter licence for outer suburbs

Matariki 19 Jul 2024

More Matariki highlights for Aotea

Discover the highlights from Matariki at Kawa Marae this year.

Community 18 Jul 2024

Local grants to aid creativi-TEA

Applications are now open for Howick Local Board Local Grants focusing on safety, connection, wellbeing, and creativity for 2024/25.

Environment 18 Jul 2024

Eight priority projects leading Waitākere Ranges’ environment work

Eight environmental projects make up the $380,500 of funding allocated under the Waitākere Ranges Local Board’s Environmental work.

Events

11 Feb 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Taki ruri | Rhymetime at Te Manawa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

11 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Kids Play at Te Manawa

A drop-in session for active babies and toddlers!

11 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Eden

Join us to help stimulate development of your baby’s body and brain.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club

Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with movement, songs, stories and bubbles!

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme | Kori me te ruri - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...