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Community 11 Jan 2016

Kaipātiki youth project gets green light

Kaipātiki youth will soon have a smart new safe place to meet, network and socialise thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.

Dogs 7 Jan 2016

Delightful Demi's depending on you

Demi the delightful beardie/staffy cross dreams of a new family.

Housing 7 Jan 2016

NZ’s largest new town taking shape

Flat Bush (Ormiston) is New Zealand's largest and most comprehensively planned new town. Check out the progress and see what's coming up.

Community 23 Dec 2015

Walk Waikumete "a special celebration"

Staff and volunteers at Waikumete Cemetery turned out in force for a 24-hour walk, raising funds to replace a historic headstone destroyed by vandals.

Libraries 22 Dec 2015

Top Five Treasures - Sir George Grey Special Collections

We asked Sir George Grey Special Collections curator and manager, Georgia Prince, for her top five treasures from the collection.

Business / Economy 21 Dec 2015

GridAKL celebrates milestones in December

GridAKL in the Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct celebrated two major milestones in December, with the first permanent building opening its doors and work starting on a new building.

Arts 21 Dec 2015

New extension opens at Estuary Arts Centre

A new extension doubles the size of the Estuary Arts Centre in Ōrewa

Development 21 Dec 2015

Walkway to improve connections in Papakura

A covered 250-metre walkway is going to be built to link Papakura Train Station to the town centre.

Events

27 Feb 2023 - 27 Nov 2023

Book Chat at Rānui Library

Come along to talk about your favourite reads, something you enjoy reading now, or maybe even listen to what our community members are reading.

27 Jun 2023

Estate Planning with Wendy Hampton (1)

Hear Wendy talk about how you can prepare your estate planning.

27 Jun 2023

Red Hill Pest-Free Morning Tea

Join us for a Red Hill Pest-Free Morning Tea hosted by the Beautification Trust to learn about how to keep your home free from pesky rodents! We'll be serving free morning tea f...

27 Jun 2023 - 02 Jul 2023

An Unseasonable Fall of Snow

An Unseasonable Fall of Snow is a tense, psychological thriller by acclaimed NZ playwright Gary Henderson.

27 Jun 2023 - 22 Jul 2023

Collected Identity

The exhibition will include paintings, photography and ceramic representations of people reflecting our community and the distinct voice of our district.

28 Jun 2023

HeritageTalks: Under the Mountain - Auckland’s Volcanoes with Kirsty Webb

Maurice Gee’s story will be a jumping-off point for a look at Hochstetter’s famous geological map.

28 Jun 2023

Live & Virtual Author Talk with Monica Macansantos

Learn about parenting, relationships and how to honour the people you love.

28 Jun 2023

Matariki Wriggle & Rhyme

Sing, cuddle and do gentle exercises for your baby in English and Te Reo Māori.