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Community 20 Feb 2024

Roskill South Kindergarten unveils pou to mark 50 years

Local kindergarten commemorates 50 years with the construction of a meaningfully carved stand-alone pillar, marking an important moment and place, followed by a community-wide celebration.

Community 16 Feb 2024

New location for Waitematā Local Board offices

Waitematā Local Board offices are no longer on Federal Street.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Feb 2024

Eastview Reserve to be revitalised

A new shared path with three bridges and a first ever playground and fitness equipment for Glen Innes are just some of the new facilities to be added to the reserve.

Pest plants 14 Feb 2024

Caulerpa update shows active response

A new report shows the work being done to respond to invasive marine pest, exotic Caulerpa.

Community 14 Feb 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board leading the way for businesses to progress together

Round two of The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Economic and Business Development Fund is back and ready to benefit more local businesses.

Cleaning up our environment 14 Feb 2024

Mangrove survey launched

Few plants spark as much debate as mangroves. A survey is underway to find out more.

Libraries 14 Feb 2024

Point Chevalier interim library delayed

Despite reaching agreement for a lease at a Great North Road site, council has been informed that the business leasing the location is currently under negotiation for sale, and no longer available for lease.

Emergency Recovery 14 Feb 2024

Supporting Pukekohe communities through storm recovery outreach

Last week, Storm Recovery Navigators and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole went door knocking across the Pukekohe community to speak to flood-affected residents and provide information about the navigator service.

Events

18 May 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Death Cafe

Death Café is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

28 Oct 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Northcote Greenway Regeneration - with Kaipātiki Project

Join us in this endeavour to regenerate this new, nature-based community space.

23 Jun 2024

Matariki Planting Day

Join us as we plant trees at at Tawa Esplanade and afterward stay to share some kai.

27 Jun 2024

Embracing Poi

Come along to spend an afternoon creating poi using upcycled materials.

27 Jun 2024

Matariki with Ché-Fu & The Kratez

Celebrate Matariki with the Auckland Philharmonia and one of Aotearoa’s coolest and best-known hi...

30 Jun 2024

Naturopath Rachelle Turrell’s Improve & Reset Gut Health

Discover the fascinating world of the gut microbiome including its influence on mood and mental h...

01 Jul 2024

Creative Talks: Tessa Duder CNZM OBE

Tessa Duder trained as a journalist and has published more than forty works of fiction and non-fi...

01 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Five Go on an Adventure

Based on the famous adventure stories by Enid Blyton.