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Community 2 Jul 2021

Local board’s investment into Waitematā reflects community input

Waitematā Local Board programme of work over the coming year will benefit its diverse communities.

Environment 30 Jun 2021

Propagating the fine art of worm farms

They’re the perfect backyard tenants – quiet, respectful and they even make the very best of your food scraps.

14-24 year olds 28 Jun 2021

Trust charts path for rangatahi

Manurewa Local Board has supported Mā Te Huruhuru, a programme designed to help rangatahi into work or further education.

Community 28 Jun 2021

Healthier kai for Kauri Kids as initiative shifts north

Over the past six months, The Southern Initiative and Healthy Families South Auckland have been working with Kauri Kids ECE centres in Takapuna, Stanmore Bay, Birkdale and East Coasts Bay to test the Healthy Environment Approach, a health-promotin...

Community 25 Jun 2021

Concept for Avondale Library and Community Hub agreed following feedback

Whau Local Board has approved the finalised concept design for the new Avondale Library and Community Hub, following design changes made following feedback from the public consultation earlier this year.

Have your say 24 Jun 2021

Aucklanders asked to have their say on plans to introduce new rules about beehives in the city

The Animal Management Bylaw 2015 will introduce a new limit on the number of beehives people can have in urban areas.

Waste 24 Jun 2021

Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour

There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.

Community 21 Jun 2021

‘Rare privilege’ as new community facility in Piha opens

The first new council-owned community facility to open in the Waitākere Ranges for over a decade has officially been handed over to its tenants, thanks to a piece of foresight from the board half a decade ago.

Events236 Results

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

31 Jan 2026

Ninja Run

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers.

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.