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Akl Paths 28 Feb 2024

Franklin being asked about targeted rate

Franklin residents are being asked if they would be willing to pay a special rate to fund path development in the area.

Parks / Outdoors 28 Feb 2024

Wairaki / Lynfield Reserve – signed, sealed and delivered

It’s the first park in Puketāpapa to have its returned name signposted. In 2022, Puketāpapa Local Board formally adopted traditional Māori names for 17 parks which have been given dual names.

Parks / Outdoors 28 Feb 2024

Othello Park Playground upgrade reinforces Local Board investment

It might be small, but it certainly is mighty, with something for everyone at the recently upgraded Othello Park playground.

Community 22 Feb 2024

Design approved for 254 Ponsonby Road

Construction to create a public space in the heart of Ponsonby will soon be underway.

Community 22 Feb 2024

Papakura Marae hosts citizenship ceremony

New ground has been broken with a l citizenship ceremony hosted at Papakura Marae.

21 Feb 2024

The power of rangatahi celebrated in Whau Youth Awards

The power of young people has been acknowledged at the recent Whau Youth Awards.

Community 21 Feb 2024

Squash club hitting it out of the park

Beach Haven’s Shepherd Park Squash Club is benefiting from major upgrades to its facilities, allowing a greater number of Kaipātiki residents to get engaged in the sport.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Feb 2024

“A 50-year dream comes true”: Board approves land lease to Te Atatū marae

History has been made after Henderson-Massey Local Board approved a land lease agreement to establish a Marae at Te Atatū Peninsula.

Events

16 May 2024 - 19 May 2024

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show

The largest, longest-running, and most popular boat show in New Zealand.

16 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024

The Handlers

This show will make you laugh, cry, reminisce, get you all fired up and make you remember all the...

08 Feb 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Glen Eden Library

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories and finger rhymes.

17 May 2024

Eskdale Reserve and Kaipatiki Project nursery tour, Birkdale

Learn more about the amazing mahi/work staff and volunteers are doing in the field of native plan...

17 May 2024

Fetu Creative Forum

Come along for a music kōrero in the Strand Arcade

17 May 2024 - 31 May 2024

Ocean Song - Seascape Oil Painting Course

Skills taught will include colour mixing/matching, brush technique, values and detail work.

17 May 2024 - 21 Jun 2024

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our second series for 2024, Romantic Comedies, features six of the best films in that genre from...

03 May 2024 - 26 Jul 2024

Crafternoons

Come and get your craft on in a neurodivergent & queer friendly space at the library.