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Cultural 20 Sep 2023

Te reo classes connect communities on Aotea

Free Māori language classes on Aotea are being funded by the local board.

Birkenhead Library 20 Sep 2023

Birken-heading into the past

Keen to take a walk into Birkenhead’s past? A collaboration between the local community and Kaipātiki Local Board is bringing the history of the area alive.

Community 19 Sep 2023

Five facilities freshened up in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Freshly rejuvenated amenities are ready for locals to enjoy.

Community 19 Sep 2023

Sporting talent celebrated at the annual Howick Sports Awards

Sporting and supporting talent were recognised last night at the annual Howick Sports Awards.

Sustainability 19 Sep 2023

Bird’s the word - Aotea's 2023 Bird Count Wants You

Bird enthusiasts on Aotea / Great Barrier are wanted for the next Aotea Bird Count, set to take place in December 2023.

Sports / Leisure 15 Sep 2023

Hit for six: West Auckland sports clubs funding win

Two Waitākere sports clubs have received a combined $70,000 funding boost from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund.

Finance 15 Sep 2023

Council grants boost Hibiscus Coast sport facilities

Ōrewa Surf Life Saving has protected people in and around water for over 70 years and now it’s council’s turn with a $2 million dollar grant from its Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund

Cleaning up our environment 15 Sep 2023

Pollution prevention in Puketāpapa

A local programme to prevent industrial pollution affecting the stormwater network was recently completed in the Mount Roskill area.

Events

10 Sep 2023 - 10 Dec 2023

Filipino Educational Funtime

Join us for an hour of learn and fun in Tagalog (Filipino).

20 Aug 2023 - 26 Nov 2023

Kaukapakapa Village Market - Helensville A&P Showgrounds

A lively village market held at the Helensville A&P Showgrounds.

05 Feb 2023 - 17 Dec 2023

Art Club

You can share your progress, get feedback, or enjoy the space and time to create.

16 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Vector Lights for World Energy Day 2023

Head to vector.co.nz/lights and listen live from your favourite viewing spot.

10 Oct 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Tuesday Afternoon Clay Making

Come join Melissa Mead in a dynamic three hour class tailored to share the passion of handbuildin...

17 Oct 2023

Memories of Middlemore - Tea & Topics - 17 October 2023

Middlemore Hospital has been an imposing feature of the local community since its inception in 1947.

17 Oct 2023 - 21 Oct 2023

Pop-up Globe - Twelfth Night

A smash-hit from the company’s first season, it follows the hilarious story of a shipwrecked twin...

17 Oct 2023 - 27 Oct 2023

Water Safety Workshop

A frightened finding from 2022 Annual Report published by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) suggest...