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Parks / Outdoors 14 Nov 2024

Have your say – new play spaces on the way for Waitākere Ranges

Two local playgrounds and reserves in the Waitākere Ranges area are due for upgrades.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Why dog safety education matters in schools

Every year, hundreds of people need medical care for dog attacks in Auckland, leading Auckland Council to unleash a new animal management team to deal with roaming dogs.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Big things happening in bustling Ōtāhuhu

Ōtāhuhu is vibrant with activity, fuelled by the support of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s grants for an array of community events.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Youth in South Auckland win award for waste saving efforts

1.5tonnes of waste saved from landfills thanks to The Food Hub gang - in Papatoetoe, a great example of locals having the solutions for their community.

14-24 year olds 12 Nov 2024

Live cultural performances landing at Rocket Park

Albert-Eden Schools' Cultural Festival is a popular event where thousands of students from across the local board area gather to showcase an array of performances in front of whānau, friends, peers and community.

Climate action 12 Nov 2024

Sacred site tour will examine climate effects

Members of the public can join a visit to sites of significance to Ngāti Tamaoho to understand what climate change might mean to them.

Community 12 Nov 2024

Howick Local Board relocating

Howick Local Board staff are set to temporarily move from their office in Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga Town Centre in late November, to explore different office location options.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Nov 2024

Contribute to the future of our parks

Waitematā residents are invited to share their ideas and visions for the future management of local parks.

Events

20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

18 Dec 2024

Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.

18 Dec 2024 - 25 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads - Free Summer Reading Fun at Mt Roskill Library

Join us for a fun, hands-on experience during the school holidays.

19 Dec 2024

Dan and Phil - Terrible Influence

Expect scandalous stories they couldn’t share before, theatrical plot twists and a savage roast o...

19 Dec 2024 - 16 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads - Waiheke Library

Come along for exciting school holiday programmes at Waiheke Library.

20 Dec 2024

Tom Knowles

Expect a mix of rock, reggae, and throwback anthems that'll have you singing along and dancing al...

21 Jun 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Glen Eden Shared Reading Group

Join our friendly librarian Surani for a relaxed shared reading experience with like-minded reade...

15 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Book Club

Come along and join our lively discussions about what you've been reading, and find new books fro...