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Community 28 Feb 2023

Budget moved to community grants

Money allocated to the Lantern Festival, cancelled in the storms, has been made available to community groups.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Cyclone linen drive took on life of its own

When the call went out during Cyclone Gabrielle for linen, Papakura Local Board acting chair Jan Robinson swung into action.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Grants for all ages

Ōrākei Local Grants applications close 17 March, here are some examples of previous successful projects.

Storm 28 Feb 2023

Some regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau set to reopen

Three out of six regional parks across Auckland closed due to damage are set to reopen from Wednesday 1 March.

Community 27 Feb 2023

Unsung heroes of Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa’s superheroes swung into swift action amid Auckland’s wild weather.

Community 27 Feb 2023

Wading through it together at Riverside

At the Riverside Community Centre shelter, local volunteers and council staff helped provide a safe space and assistance during the cyclone.

Election Topics 24 Feb 2023

Local board welcomes new member following by-election

Results from the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election confirm Laura Caine as the newest member elected to the board.

Community 24 Feb 2023

More funds found for critical projects

Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.

Events

24 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Jiggle & Wiggle

Come along on Friday mornings for music, dancing, ukuleles, bubbles & lots of fun!

17 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our first series for 2023, Jean-Luc Godard, showcases six of the great director’s best films from his most groundbreaking and productive period, the sixties.

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Chinese Rhymetime

Enjoy Chinese language and culture.

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

English Conversation Class

Learn English for free.

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Fun Craft Fridays

Children aged 4 and above can have fun making crafts.

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Whangaparāoa Library's BrainFit for Adults!

Exercise your mind by solving thought-provoking puzzles and problems.

03 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Digital Devices

Learn how to make the best use of your phone and other devices.

03 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Rhymetime with Stories

Rhymetime is a fun, free session for pre-schoolers to sing, move and practise co-ordination.