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Environment 30 Jun 2023

Kaipātiki  Local Board gives $400,000 to make kauri tracks more accessible

More than $400,000 has been allocated toward Kauri dieback track upgrades in Birkenhead War Memorial Park to improve accessibility within the park while preserving precious local kauri forest, thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community 30 Jun 2023

Takapuna one step closer to new low-cost community hub

Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna at minimal cost to rate payers have made a big step forward with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s decision to sell one of its underperforming properties to help fund the project.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Jun 2023

Funding guarantees services can continue

Manurewa Local Board has ensured funding is in place for Whare Awhina o Tamworth to continue running three community facilities.

Community 29 Jun 2023

Youthline more important than ever

Over $70,000 worth of grants from 17 local boards have helped fund their volunteer training programmes in the past year, including $6000 from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

29 Jun 2023

Update on damaged home on Scenic Drive

An update from Auckland Council Compliance Manager Adrian Wilson

29 Jun 2023

Hūnua Traverse set to open

Two sections of the Hūnua Traverse mountain bike trail will open on 1 July.

Elections 28 Jun 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board (Ōtara subdivision) by-election result

New member to join Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

Sports / Leisure 28 Jun 2023

FIFA upgrades at Birkenhead football club a benefit to all Kaipātiki

Birkenhead United AFC has received almost $60,000 from the Kaipātiki Local Board to help upgrade its facilities at Beach Haven’s Shepherds Park in readiness for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next month.

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19 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Worm farming workshop

Discover how worms turn food scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden and how easy wo...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe

Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to help people make the most of thei...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime - City Centre

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

27 Jan 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

RBG: Of Many, One

A master stroke of directorial vision, Priscilla Jackman reconjures RBG in this once-in-a-generat...

10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

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Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

13 Dec 2025 - 23 May 2026

Breeze Sailing

A journey on Breeze is an exciting, energetic on-water experience and passengers are encouraged t...