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Community 22 Jun 2023

Volunteers contribute to local youth wellbeing

A good, empathetic listener is at the other end of the line when young people in our community reach out to Youthline.

Community 20 Jun 2023

New location for Maungakiekie-Tāmaki’s meetings

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board business meetings will now be held at 560 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings until further notice.

Conservation 20 Jun 2023

Ōrākei celebrates volunteers’ dedication to the environment

We celebrate the work of some of our local volunteers for National Volunteer Week.

Community 20 Jun 2023

Whau Pasifika Festival is back

The Whau Pasifika Festival returns this year with a week-long celebration of Pacific Island culture, creativity, and community.

Community 20 Jun 2023

Howick celebrates moth plant competition winners

There is a war taking place across the motu – a war against the moth plant, one that takes over and frequently out-competes and replaces native plants, smothering and strangling whatever it climbs on.

Community 19 Jun 2023

The Curious Case of the Curious Minds project in the restoration of the Waokauri Stream

The ambitious Curious Minds project of Aorere College’s Year 9 students laid the groundwork for the restoration of a nearby stream.

19 Jun 2023

Business Improvement District goes ahead for Silverdale

Silverdale is getting down to business with the establishment of a new Business Improvement District approved by Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community 19 Jun 2023

Over $50,000 invested in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki communities

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board approved 30 applications from organisations for operational costs that help deliver benefits for the community.

Events

27 May 2026

Author talk: Charlotte Macdonald

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

27 May 2026

Simultaneous Storytime

Come along as we join millions of people across Australia and New Zealand to read 'Luna Roo the K...

27 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

Fijian masi printing workshop

Fijian artist Joana Monolagi will showcase a range of creative techniques using Masi (Fijian tapa...

09 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

The Lamplighters

Three former detectives reunite on the anniversary of a murder case that still haunts them.

06 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Encore! Librarians at lunchtime

Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience.

06 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Little Lit' Fest

Join two incredible Aotearoa authors and writing mentors for hands-on workshops designed to get y...

06 May 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Wā Pēpē | Babytime - Glenfield

Join us at Glenfield Library for a gentle session of music, rhymes and movement.

29 Apr 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

In mud we trust

Whether you’re aiming to become a Mud Master or simply looking to relax after a long day, this si...