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Community 17 May 2024

Four community-based organisations receive share of $120,000

Congratulations to Glen Innes Family Centre, Te Papapa Sports Club, Pukepuke 'o Tonga and Dolphin Theatre for their successful applications to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Strategic Partnerships Grant.

Community 17 May 2024

Decision on Howick War Memorial Hall provides clarity for the community

Howick War Memorial Hall is to operate as an official venue for hire managed through the Auckland Council venue booking system, Howick Local Board has agreed.

Climate action 17 May 2024

Local Eco Festival plants skills and grows solutions

More than 1,000 people attended Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival, packed with 160+ events and workshops focused on environmental sustainability and ecology.

Community 16 May 2024

Next step for Northcote’s new community hub

The concept design for an impressive new multi-purpose community hub for Northcote, and an upgraded Puāwai Cadness Reserve has been approved

Community 16 May 2024

School's traffic concerns raised with MP

Concerns for children's safety around Ardmore School have been raised with Papakura MP Judith Collins.

Community 15 May 2024

Winter plantings to expand native forest cover

Remarkable works have begun in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area, aiming to boost the natural forest cover.

Community 15 May 2024

Funding goes to a range of projects on the motu

Thirteen successful grant applicants have been allocated funding at Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board's April business meeting.

Community 15 May 2024

Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job

Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.

Events

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Sign & Sing

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for an afternoon of songs, waiata, and NZSL.

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

05 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

22 Dec 2025

Christmas Storytime in Auckland Domain

Join Parnell Library for a festive Christmas-themed storytime in the beautiful Auckland Domain.

22 Dec 2025 - 26 Jan 2026

School Holidays at Leys Institute Little Library

A fun-filled programme of creative, hands-on library activities for tamariki and whānau.

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.

11 Dec 2025 - 28 Jan 2026

Warkworth Library summer holiday programme

Explore, create and play all summer long with free holiday fun at the library!

23 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads - Waiheke Island Library

Enjoy school holiday fun with the kids at the Library.