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Community 31 Oct 2024

Rural community urged to speak up

The Southern Rural Strategy is open for consultation. The policy will guide development in the rural south.

Plans / Projects 29 Oct 2024

Board approves Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park plan

Waiheke is about to have a plan in place for the future management of the popular Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park.

Plans / Projects 25 Oct 2024

Mahurangi East Community Centre update

The community centre is undergoing extensive renovations and is set to reopen in February, thanks to a reallocation of funding from the local board.

Transport 25 Oct 2024

Safer speed limits for the island

Summer is coming and so are safer speeds!

Community 25 Oct 2024

Councillor urges community to play role in solving growing issues with roaming dogs

Man's best friend or pests that roam looking for trouble...dog issues are on the rise.

Community 23 Oct 2024

Former mayor and MP returns to Papakura

Former Papakura Mayor John Robertson returned to the area recently, leading a delegation of Waitomo councillors and the district’s chief librarian to check out facilities in the town.

Development 23 Oct 2024

A plan for growth in Auckland’s rural south is coming

The Southern Rural Strategy sets out how the area will accommodate a growing population, while enabling industries like farming and food production to thrive.

Community 23 Oct 2024

Whau Local Board member Susan Zhu steps down

Whau Local Board member Susan Zhu has stepped down from her position on the board.

Events

01 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: Dolittle

Dr Dolittle is a physician with a knack for talking to animals in this star-studded live action r...

01 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Mission Bay

Music in Parks is stoked to be setting up beach-side in Mission Bay, so come get your groove on w...

01 Mar 2025

Pushing the pencil to the limit

In this workshop, artist Susan Ewen will guide you in learning skills and techniques to draw foun...

01 Mar 2025

Z World Manu Champs - Grand Final

Bring your friends, whānau, or even the neighbours – no experience needed, just come have fun!

01 Feb 2025 - 03 May 2025

Eskdale Regeneration Saturdays with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

02 Mar 2025

Round the Bays

Get ready to lace up and maybe even dress up for NZ’s largest fun run.

02 Feb 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Ukulele Club

Join our Ukulele Club on the first Sunday of every month*, for a jam session playing along to hit...

01 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2025

Sunday Book Chat

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