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Plans / Projects 17 Nov 2023

Local board supports good work of Rodney’s environmental co-ordinators

Funding has been allocated for co-ordinators who support environmental restoration throughout Rodney.

Plans / Projects 17 Nov 2023

O Mahurangi Penlink enters main construction phase

It’s good news for Hibiscus Coast residents with Waka Kotahi on track to deliver the vital north Auckland transport link from late 2026.

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.

Hauraki Gulf 15 Nov 2023

Waiheke board gets plan over the finish line

Climate change and disaster resilience are key focus areas for the 2023 Waiheke Local Board plan for the next three years.

Community 15 Nov 2023

Board adopts plan for future of the shore

The environment and water quality in the Devonport-Takapuna area are two major focus points in the local board’s plan for the next three years.

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!