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Plans / Projects 20 Nov 2023

Board sets direction for next three years

Celebrating the rich diversity, building community and environment resilience, and honouring Māori heritage are all features of the Whau Local Board Plan 2023, which has now been finalised.

Environment 20 Nov 2023

Ecology Festival – from pests to marine projects

The inaugural Aotea Ecology Festival in November 2023 was a success

20 Nov 2023

Boost to events in central Auckland suburbs

Five events in the Waitematā area are supported by event partnership funding.

City Centre Waterfront 20 Nov 2023

Lights, markets, music - 31 days of festive fabulousness begin

More streets, squares, lanes and spaces are bringing festive energy to the city centre this season.

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.

Events

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

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

Tai Chi - Birkenhead

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 and Rhyme - Central City

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

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Senior Digital Club

Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior patrons to learn how to use th...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

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