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Environment 20 Jun 2018

Students take on the moth plant

Auckland high school students take on an unusual challenge – eradicating moth plants pods.

Community 20 Jun 2018

Hibiscus and Bays volunteers honoured in National Volunteer Week

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board thanks volunteers for their hard work and devotion to their community.

Heritage 20 Jun 2018

Ellen Melville Centre wins

The Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place upgrade has been recognised for design excellence.

20 Jun 2018

Nominations open for Howick by-election

Nominations open today 20 June to fill a vacancy on the council’s Governing Body following the passing of Howick Ward Councillor Dick Quax.

Beaches 19 Jun 2018

Extensive testing and new signage at Takapuna Beach

The new signage at Takapuna Beach advises people not to swim or play in water coming out of public stormwater outlets.

Arts 19 Jun 2018

Hit me with your best shot!

Photo competition invites residents to share what they love most about Birkenhead.

Community 19 Jun 2018

We’re putting Papakura’s volunteers in the spotlight

Nominations for this year's Papakura Volunteer Awards are now open.

Transport 19 Jun 2018

Improving public transport options for Wynyard Quarter

New bus routes and bus stops will make travelling to and from Wynyard Quarter faster and simpler.

Events

11 Feb 2026

Author Talk - Ian Gill

In this talk, author and journalist Ian Gill shares the remarkable true story behind his book Sea...

11 Feb 2026

Pride Poetry Speakeasy & Open Mic 2026

Samesame but Different Queer Writer’s Festival presents the 2026 PRIDE Poetry Speakeasy and Open...

11 Feb 2026 - 08 Apr 2026

Rhymetime

Bring your little one along for a 30-minute session of songs, movement, and finger rhymes, specia...

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with movement, songs, stories and bubbles!

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

New Lynn Chess Club

Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends!

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Waipareira Whānau Support Centres

Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.