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Transport 6 Mar 2017

New road connection for Warkworth

Warkworth residents will have an alternative route between key housing areas and the town.

24 Feb 2017

Warkworth facilities set for upgrade

Construction of two new public toilets in Warkworth is due to start soon.

Transport 15 Feb 2017

New Auckland-Northland motorway route revealed

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) have announced a proposed route for a new road between Warkworth and Wellsford.

Heritage 31 Jan 2017

Warkworth’s historic hall reopens in February

The historic Warkworth Town Hall has been restored to its original glory and will reopen to the public on 25 February.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Explore Matakana by bike

Get outside this summer and take a ride north of the city with the Matakana trails ride to Omaha and Point Wells.

14 Dec 2016

Matakana vegetation fire

One property has been evacuated as a precaution.

Environment 14 Dec 2016

New Zealand's northernmost takahē chick!

Tāwharanui Regional Park welcomes its first chick after 10 of the birds were released there two years ago.

Environment 6 Dec 2016

Gecko species re-introduced to New Zealand mainland

For the first time in a century, the Duvaucel’s gecko can now be found in mainland New Zealand.

Events

31 May 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Kumeu in Focus Exhibition

The exhibition will feature a retrospective by the Kumeu Photography Group, celebrating their 10th year with a selection of their favourite images.

07 Mar 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Kumeū

Join a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

07 Jun 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Feminine Traditions – Modern World

An exhibition which explores with curiosity, modern day and personal ideas of femininity, through the practices of weaving, ceramics and painting.

06 Apr 2023 - 21 Dec 2023

Crafternoons at Helensville Library

Get crafting with the library team.

14 Jun 2023

Tunnel Boring Machine Open Day

To celebrate, we’re hosting an open day for the community to see and perhaps get a selfie with Piper the TBM before she dives headfirst underground.

14 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2023

From Broadway to Westend

A singing, dancing, sparkling spectacular, this show is sure to thrill, delight, and stir your imagination.

18 Sep 2022 - 18 Jun 2023

Kaukapakapa Village Market

A great morning out for the family with live music and a tempting selection of stalls.

27 Apr 2023 - 21 Dec 2023

Helensville Library Book Chat

Come along for coffee and a lively discussion about any book you have read.