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Plans / Projects 31 Oct 2023

Community at heart of new local board plan

Community priorities and key local initiatives are the focus of the 2023 Henderson-Massey Local Board Plan.

Sustainability 31 Oct 2023

Manurewa Community Recycling Centre celebrates first birthday

The Manurewa Community Recycling Centre, a cornerstone in South Auckland's Zero Waste efforts, is marking its first birthday this weekend with a whānau-friendly party for the community, and there's much to celebrate.

Community 31 Oct 2023

Grants help Hibiscus and Bays community

Thirty-six community organisations received over $115,000 in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants programme for 2023/2024.

Plans / Projects 31 Oct 2023

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan adopted

Allowing future generations to live their best life in one of Auckland’s most desirable places is the goal of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan 2023.

Plans / Projects 31 Oct 2023

Local board adopts Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023

A focus on community and the environment are strong features of the Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023.

Community 31 Oct 2023

Grants aid Upper Harbour community projects

Community organisations in Upper Harbour received $50,360.24 from the local board grants programme in October.

Community 27 Oct 2023

Board comes to the party with community grants

More than $95,000 is going toward events, sports, arts environmental initiatives and community groups in the Devonport-Takapuna area following decisions by the local board in its latest grants round.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.