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Pride Festival 12 Feb 2025

Multi-sensory artwork Waimahara brings Auckland Pride Festival to a reflective close 

On Saturday 1 March the 2025 Auckland Pride Festival will conclude, completing the city’s month-long celebrations in a thoughtful, restful and reflective way.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Whau park gifted dual Māori name

Tiakina was gifted by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki, creating the dual name of Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park.

Dogs 10 Feb 2025

Paws for thought

Ōrākei residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Community 10 Feb 2025

Connecting worlds: Diversity Festival 2025

This year’s Diversity Festival, on Saturday 1 March, is set to be an unmissable celebration. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, and Westfield Manukau.

Transport 5 Feb 2025

Pukekohe train a relief for locals

After nearly 3 years of waiting the Pukekohe train service officially resumed this week, making the morning commute much easier for locals.

Transport 4 Feb 2025

Local boards push for Mill Road corridor

Local boards in the south continue to advocate for Mill Road to provide an alternative corridor to the Southern Motorway.

Hauraki Gulf 3 Feb 2025

Designated dog area decisions

Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Community 3 Feb 2025

New footbridge opens in Wellsford

A new footpath and pedestrian bridge enables residents to walk from Rodney Street to Centennial Park without having to cross busy State Highway 1.

Events

01 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2025

Sunday Book Chat

Share your current reads, discover new titles, and connect with fellow book lovers.

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

01 Jan 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Kumeu Book Chat

Join our friendly, informal book group to share your favourite reads and find great new titles.

05 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2025

Baby sensory classes

Explore your baby's sense of touch, hearing, and sight, to better understand your baby's sensory...

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Join our lively group in sharing their reading over tea and coffee.

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Wednesday Book Chat

Engage in lively discussions about your current reads and sip complimentary tea and coffee.

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

This erudite group of readers deconstructs and reviews new and classic novels.

06 Mar 2025

Neighbourhood support talk

Come and hear our local Neighbourhood Support community activator inform us how being part of Nei...