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Community 30 Jan 2024

Mural celebrates Sunnynook community a year after floods

A celebratory new public mural at the Woolworths Sunnynook in Wairau Valley has now been completed to commemorate the floods that devastated the area in early 2023.

Beaches 26 Jan 2024

Cool tips to protect your feet from burning on hot sand

Remember to tread carefully at West Auckland beaches this summer.

Plans / Projects 24 Jan 2024

Ōrewa Community Centre work on track

Essential works to strengthen the Ōrewa Community Centre and replace the roof are in full swing.

Environment 24 Jan 2024

Eco-hub not taken for granted

OME have created a community eco-hub thanks to nearly $14,000 of local board grants.

Safety 24 Jan 2024

Hot tips for summer safety

How you can help keep your neighbourhood safe this summer.

Community 23 Jan 2024

StreetFest is off to the park!

StreetFest is moving to March and Central Park, where it will become ParkFest.

Community 17 Jan 2024

Howick's grants make for a nice change!

Howick Local Board has made grants to local groups.

Community 17 Jan 2024

Papakura backs grade separation

Papakura Local Board has called for grade separation at level crossings around Takaanini.

Events

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

24 May 2026

Better banking and everyday money tips

A free workshop on how to keep your money safe and easy ways to manage your finances.

24 May 2026

Community planting day: Te Whau Wetland

Be part of the first stage of this community restoration project by helping to plant 500 native s...

24 May 2026

Dragon beard candy workshop

Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can watch, learn, make and taste hand-pulled can...