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Community 17 Jul 2024

$6.5 million Te Pae o Kura upgrade complete

The much-anticipated $6.5 million refurbishment of Te Pae o Kura – Kelston Community Centre is complete and has been opened with a blessing.

Plans / Projects 16 Jul 2024

Local board agreement delivers for Rodney

Rodney’s parks, libraries, arts centres, rural halls and community centres will benefit from a total investment of $15.2 million.

Environment news 15 Jul 2024

Pahurehure plan says assets can be managed

A shoreline adaptation plan for Pahurehure, looking at how to manage assets along the inlet, has been adopted.

Community 15 Jul 2024

Call on grants funds reflects tough times

The call on Manurewa Local Board grants funding again far exceeded what was on offer.

Festival postponed to October 2025
Festival 15 Jul 2024

Festival now a few more moons away

Due to unforeseen circumstances Dominion Road Moon Festival is postponed until 2025.

Environment news 15 Jul 2024

Chopper action makes space for water

Helicopter back-up has been called in to rescue Lynfield’s Wairaki Stream from debris and blockages.

Community 11 Jul 2024

Howick Kauri Kids provider secured

During the Howick Local Board meeting on Thursday 27 June the Board unanimously voted to enter a conditional contract with Community Kids (trading as Howick Kids) to take on the license of Howick Kauri Kids.

Conservation 11 Jul 2024

Funds on offer to improve waterways

A helping hand is being offered to landowners to help improve the area's waterways.

Events

04 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Kids and whānau create

Come along for a range of creative Matariki activities.

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

05 Jul 2026

Make a Matariki Star

Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...

05 Jul 2026

Matariki Market

Bring the whānau, support local and enjoy a lovely day out.

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka

Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Starry Night - Matariki Activities

Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...