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Community 28 Nov 2022

Board members join Carols in the Park

Two of Papakura Local Board's members have put the agendas aside to participate in Carols in the Park.

Community 28 Nov 2022

Manurewa enjoys Coffee with a Cop

Manurewa police are swapping the beat for the cafe to connect with the community.

Community 25 Nov 2022

Auckland’s newest boulevard opens for summer

There’s another reason to visit one of Auckland’s favourite summer spots, with the extended Ōrewa Boulevard complete in time for summer.

Community 24 Nov 2022

Waiuku Mudlarks ask for help to stop good work going to waste

Presenting a petition to Franklin Local Board, group members Tony Ogilvie and Paul Stewart appealed for help to combat “rampant reinfestation” of mangroves in the area.

Health / Wellbeing 21 Nov 2022

A hearty new addition to the island

Two lifesaving devices are arriving on Aotea / Great Barrier thanks to the Community Heart Care Project.

Community 21 Nov 2022

No.3 Roskill Theatre is tops

A little theatre group is quietly gaining momentum and a solid local following thanks to its original content and funding from Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 18 Nov 2022

Manurewa residents connecting with the digital world

The ability to learn new skills is helping one group of senior residents connect with the digital world.

18 Nov 2022

Amplifying the voice of our tamariki

Glen Innes young people are raising their voices on issues that affect them.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Board Game Afternoon

Play classic and modern games, meet new people, and enjoy a great time together.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Create Club

Join us every Thursday for Create Club  a fun and inspiring after school art session designed esp...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Designed for ages 2 years and under, bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes,...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.