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Community 8 Nov 2023

New basketball court a slam dunk for Whau

It’s time to hone your basketball skills and shoot some hoops at the newly opened Archibald Park basketball court in Kelston. 

8 Nov 2023

Bird’s the word: Aotea's 2023 Bird Count Wants You!

Bird enthusiasts on Aotea / Great Barrier are wanted for the next Aotea Bird Count, set to take place in December 2023.

Community 8 Nov 2023

Neighbourhood heroes - keeping our streets safe

Community patrols keep an eye on our neighbourhoods

Community 8 Nov 2023

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki locks in plans for 2023-2026

Community backs local board plan with suggestions to further champion diversity and inclusion in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki.

Community 8 Nov 2023

Albert-Eden launches three-year plan

Residents and community back strong climate action for Albert-Eden as the local board adopts its plan.

Community 8 Nov 2023

Puketāpapa’s plan gets green light

Backed by support from local residents and community groups, Puketāpapa Local Board has adopted its plan, with more planned climate and environmental action requested by residents.

Youth / Rangatahi 7 Nov 2023

Franklin locals learn to dance for Diwali

Franklin locals were invited to learn Indian dance ahead of Diwali.

Events

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

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) and kōr...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

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

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

27 May 2026

Author talk: Charlotte Macdonald

In this extensively illustrated lecture, we will travel across what the author has termed the 'ga...