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Community 6 Jun 2024

Community hub a step closer

Plans to build a community hub in Manurewa have taken a step forward.

Cleaning up our environment 6 Jun 2024

Franklin environmental work gets boost

More funding has been allocated to groups working to protect the environment in Franklin.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2024

Designing well-connected communities of the future 

The Whenuapai structure plan is being updated. But what does that mean? What does a structure plan do?

Beaches 4 Jun 2024

Surf club's rebuild storage needs funded

Franklin Local Board will meet the bill for storing Kariaotahi Surf Lifesaving Club's equipment during its clubrooms rebuild..

Conservation 4 Jun 2024

Cottage to make way for bush

As much material as possible will be reused when Butterworth House comes down so the land can become part of Kirk's Bush.

Community 4 Jun 2024

Our communities, our families, our libraries

Felafolafoa'iga a aoga maualuluga (the secondary schools Samoa language debate), an annual event that is hotly contested, is proudly funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board.

Transport 31 May 2024

Seal of approval for Motairehe Road

What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road

Community 31 May 2024

From counselling to student radio – a variety of grants awarded

More than 40 successful grant applicants are progressing initiatives to benefit the community through Waitematā Local Board's grant programme

Events

22 Jul 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

Advanced Illustration Techniques for Teens with Leo Alonso

Give them the gestures and expressions that make you believe they have personality, think and hav...

22 Jul 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

Clay Modelling with Susan Browne

Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay.

08 Jul 2024 - 05 Aug 2024

Draw & Paint Adult Group

The Draw and Paint Group is for people of all ages and of all skill levels; from beginners to pro...

24 Jun 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

Community Tai Chi

Join us at Mt Albert Library for FREE community Tai Chi sessions.

10 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Garden Club

Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.

20 May 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Music & Rhyme

Music and Rhyme is a fun and interactive session for children aged 3-5 years old.

13 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Digital Drop-In Sessions for Seniors

Drop-in and connect with a librarian to expand your digital knowledge!

02 May 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup

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