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Community 18 Jul 2024

Emergencies are snow problem for locals

Preparing for an emergency doesn't have to be all work and no play!

Zero Waste 18 Jul 2024

Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers

A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Plans / Projects 18 Jul 2024

Library in the pipeline for Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour residents want a new multi-purpose facility that can meet the growing demand for library services.

Community 17 Jul 2024

$6.5 million Te Pae o Kura upgrade complete

The much-anticipated $6.5 million refurbishment of Te Pae o Kura – Kelston Community Centre is complete and has been opened with a blessing.

Plans / Projects 16 Jul 2024

Local board agreement delivers for Rodney

Rodney’s parks, libraries, arts centres, rural halls and community centres will benefit from a total investment of $15.2 million.

Environment 15 Jul 2024

Pahurehure plan says assets can be managed

A shoreline adaptation plan for Pahurehure, looking at how to manage assets along the inlet, has been adopted.

Community 15 Jul 2024

Call on grants funds reflects tough times

The call on Manurewa Local Board grants funding again far exceeded what was on offer.

Festival postponed to October 2025
Festival 15 Jul 2024

Festival now a few more moons away

Due to unforeseen circumstances Dominion Road Moon Festival is postponed until 2025.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement (0-2yrs).

05 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Flow With Pride - Slow Yoga

Join us for this free, gentle, strength-building series from Te Atatu Peninsula Yoga & Pilates, c...

05 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Worthy: An Affirmation Workshop

Join us for Worthy, an intimate, creative workshop series for PrideFest Out West where you’ll cra...

05 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Epsom Library's Tamariki TIme

Join us for a free, fun Thursday morning session for pre-school children.

05 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Lego Club - Onehunga

Drop in for a fun, creative LEGO session where kids can build, design, and let their ideas run wi...

05 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Postnatal & baby yoga

Classes focus on gently rebuilding strength, easing tension, and supporting your postnatal recove...

05 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Chinese Cultural Club

Presentations, Singing, Recitation, Chess & Table Tennis.

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club at Avondale Library

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...