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Safety 30 Sep 2025

Board builds connected communities with North Shore Neighbourhood Support

Communities on the North Shore will be seeing more events and resources to stay connected, safe and resilient thanks to a $10,000 allocation from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to North Shore Neighbourhood Support.

Community 29 Sep 2025

Six and out: Peter McGlashan steps down after six years at Māungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board member Peter McGlashan is stepping down from the board, after six years (2019-2025) of serving the community. 

Community 29 Sep 2025

Puketāpapa passion: Bobby Shen steps down from local board

After serving two terms on the Puketāpapa Local Board, member Bobby Shen is saying goodbye to local body politics.

14-24 year olds 26 Sep 2025

New play spaces coming to Huapai Triangle

Kumeū-Huapai families are set to enjoy exciting new park upgrades with major improvements coming.

Hauraki Gulf 26 Sep 2025

Power boost to council facilities on Aotea

Council facilities in Claris will benefit from solar power system upgrades and repairs, thanks to $800,000 Fix and Finish funding.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2025

New sports fields for Ōrākei

Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Richard Northey retires after 46 years of public service

Waitematā Local Board has bid farewell to long-serving member Richard Northey.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor 

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam. 

Events

05 May 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Storytime - Warkworth Library

Join us for Storytime: fun stories, songs, and rhymes for the little ones!

24 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Parnell Library

A fun interactive session of songs, stories and bubbles for babies and toddlers.

17 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup

Join us on Monday mornings for some fun, friendship, support, and child-led play.

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Let's Talk Kids Book Club

Have you ever cracked a secret code, met a talking animal, or traveled to an invisible city? At L...

10 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Storytime - Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhythm & beats at Whangaparāoa Library

The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement.

03 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Devonport Library

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Colour Your World - Adult Colouring

Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.