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Community 27 Jun 2024

Grant boosts facility development for West Auckland Riding for the Disabled

The new covered arena at the West Auckland Riding for the Disabled Association will soon see an additional upgrade, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 27 Jun 2024

See something, say something: Improving community safety discussed

Around 50 people attended a community safety meeting at New Lynn Community Centre, organised by Whau Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni and Whau Local Board.

Libraries 26 Jun 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library

The extensive upgrade of Ōrewa Library will be completed by next June, three months ahead of schedule.

Community 25 Jun 2024

What the Long-term Plan 2024-2034 means for Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Key highlights for Ōtara-Papatoetoe and what the community need to know now that the board has adopted the plan.

Arts 25 Jun 2024

‘Love Panmure’ mural by Gary Silipa overlooking Lagoon Drive in Panmure

Eke Panuku Development Auckland has been working with local artist Gary Silipa to develop a new mural for Panmure.

Community 24 Jun 2024

Onehunga Primary’s picture perfect sustainability project

Mana Ora was launched last year to inspire young people, including Onehunga Primary School students, to plan school sustainability projects.

Council news 21 Jun 2024

First of three projects ticked off Mt Roskill’s ‘shovel-ready’ list

Watercare has completed the first of three ‘shovel-ready’ projects in its $95 million plan to improve water services in Mt Roskill and the surrounding suburbs..

Community 20 Jun 2024

Praising Puketāpapa's champions

Nominations are open for your favourite Puketāpapa volunteer.

Events

11 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Game on! Family fun

A fun session featuring games big and small, from foosball to connect 4, jigsaws and outdoor game...

10 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Drop-in ceramics studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

07 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged 2 y...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

17 Sep 2025 - 07 Mar 2026

Lupe I Vao Ese

This exhibition centres indigenous ways of knowing and being. Rather than presenting measina as r...

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

11 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at East Coast Bays Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?