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Community 1 May 2024

Targeted paths rate sent for final approval

Franklin Local Board will ask the Governing Body to give final approval to a targeted rate for the area to fund paths and pedestrian improvements.

Community 1 May 2024

Half time - swap over!

It's all change - sort of - at the top for Manurewa Local Board

Community 1 May 2024

Change of roles within Henderson-Massey Local Board

Dr. Will Flavell steps in to replace Brooke Loader as the new deputy chair of Henderson-Massey Local Board.

City Centre Waterfront 30 Apr 2024

Dance to the beats of Africa

Freyberg Square will move to the drumbeats of Africa on Friday 3 May when Ellen Melville Centre hosts an Afrikan Market between 4pm and 8pm, ushering in Africa Month and New Zealand Music Month side by side.

Community 30 Apr 2024

Eco-neighbourhoods create fun environment for learning

Dedicated work is being carried out in Ōtara to make meaningful contributions towards combating climate change.

Community 30 Apr 2024

A change of seasons for Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board

With Autumn in full swing, a shift in leadership is occurring within the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 29 Apr 2024

Introducing Albert-Eden Local Board's new chair

Kendyl Smith tags in as Albert-Eden Local Board’s new chair, while Margi Watson steps in as new deputy chair, as agreed at the start of the term.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Howick Local Board Quick Response Grant Round Two closing soon

Businesses and community organisations in the Howick Local Board area are running out of time to apply for a grant in the latest funding round.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Wā takinga paki | Storytime at Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club. Suitable for all levels of ability fr...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!