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Community 24 Nov 2023

Ethnic communities enjoy sense of belonging

A forum has allowed ethnic community members to speak about what it's like to make Howick home.

14-24 year olds 23 Nov 2023

Papakura students get help to chase dreams

Grants to 18 Papakura rangatahi will help them pursue their studies.

14-24 year olds 21 Nov 2023

Franklin rugby club eyes top prize

Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club might not be the biggest, but it might well be the best!

Environment 20 Nov 2023

Ecology Festival – from pests to marine projects

The inaugural Aotea Ecology Festival in November 2023 was a success

Community 16 Nov 2023

$55,000+ injected into Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community

A total of 24 groups will receive funds for costs such as venue hire, administrative expenses, tools and equipment for activities and events supporting the community.

Community 16 Nov 2023

$47,000 awarded to Albert-Eden community

More than $175,000 of funding requests were made to the Albert-Eden Local Board, with a total $47,100 awarded to eligible projects that align with the board’s objectives and priorities.

Libraries 16 Nov 2023

New hours for Mt Roskill Library

The new schedule reduces opening times by two hours – closing half an hour earlier on Mondays and Fridays, and an hour earlier on Thursdays. 

Community 15 Nov 2023

May Road School makes a splash for Te Auaunga Awa / Oakley Creek

A new mural was unveiled last week at Freeland Reserve to celebrate the vital work students have undertaken to improve the environment.

Events232 Results

19 Jul 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Lego block building club for kids

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun with your friends and family.

22 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Koru STEM Club - Albany Village Library

Join free club meetings delivered by the local High School students.

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Sign & Sing

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for an afternoon of songs, waiata, and NZSL.

23 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads - Waiheke Island Library

Enjoy school holiday fun with the kids at the Library.

31 Aug 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Seed, seedling and produce swap

It's a wonderful way to reduce waste, diversify your garden, and meet like-minded community membe...

31 Dec 2025

Kids' New Year's Eve Dance Party

A New Year's Eve Dance Party for kids and their grown-ups.

05 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Summer holidays at Takapuna Library

From Lego building and teddy bear adventures to hands-on crafts, there’s something for everyone.