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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

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Designed for ages 2 years and under, bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes,...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

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).

10 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

Eskdale Regeneration Champions

Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect o...