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16 Aug 2023

Meeting the Te Hono funding challenge

Whau Local Board and Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni are committed to finding the funds to enable its development.

Libraries 16 Aug 2023

Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building

St Heliers Library has reopened in its permanent location following upgrades.

Community 15 Aug 2023

That looks good enough to eat!

Manurewa-based Beautification Trust is launching a cut price fruit and vegetable service for those who put taste before good looks.

Walkways 15 Aug 2023

Signs on point for Tryphena Coastal Trail

Small signposts to enhance one of Aotea / Great Barrier's gems will be installed soon.

Walkways 15 Aug 2023

A walk in the park to Parnell Station

A new pathway creates easier access to Parnell Train Station

Sports / Leisure 15 Aug 2023

Achieving goals at Michaels Avenue Reserve

Michaels Avenue Reserve in Ellerslie has had some upgrades.

Waste 14 Aug 2023

Central city’s new chest of treasured trash

On Friday 11 August, Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre officially opened its doors to the public.

Have your say 11 Aug 2023

C’mon Kaipātiki, there’s still time to have your say

There’s still time to have your say on the Kaipātiki Local Board Draft plan before consultation closes on 14 August.

Events

01 Oct 2026

Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations

Celebrating one of New Zealand’s greatest aviation pioneers, Jean Batten.

01 Oct 2026

West Auckland kai stories: Past, present, future

This event features a mix of video and photo exhibition with kōrero to launch the West Auckland K...

01 Oct 2026

What fills our plate: Onehunga stories and recipes

A project that will gather anecdotes, stories and recipes into a community recipe book highlighti...

01 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Field to Table: The Pukekohe Dehydration Factory

Heritage specialist Cara Francesco presents a lecture on this fascinating chapter of Pukekohe’s h...

01 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Photo exhibition: 22 Years of Botany Library

We invite you to take a walk down memory lane through 22 years of community events, programmes an...

02 Oct 2026

Hands-on Ecology series: Maramataka and Tohutaka

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

02 Oct 2026

Mahurangi Harbour 60 Years of Oyster Farming

Hear first-hand insights from long-time oyster farmers Dianne and Dave Morgan, and Jon Nicholson,...

02 Oct 2026

Picnic and play: Wild streets of play

A free day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!