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Community 2 May 2023

Feedback on spending to counter crime

Whau Local Board has recommended Business Associations should receive government fund for safety initiatives.

Community 1 May 2023

Tourism gets boost in Franklin

Funding has been awarded to the Manukau Heads Lighthouse Trust to develop better signage and produce a brochure for the popular visitor attraction.

City Centre Waterfront 1 May 2023

Wander through Auckland’s historic laneways

From foodie faves to architectural delights, central Auckland’s laneways can take you in a new direction.

Cycling 28 Apr 2023

Bike Box gets motu on the move

The Waiheke Bike Box initiative has put over 300 bicycles into action on Waiheke’s roads since opening in May 2022, thanks to ongoing support from Waiheke Local Board.

Community 28 Apr 2023

Aerial photo gifted to Howick Local Board for 175th support

A stunning aerial photograph of Howick by Neill Castles has been presented to Howick Local Board for its support of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust.

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive

Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.

Anzac Day 24 Apr 2023

Glendowie student wins Anzac speech award

Year 12 student Spencer Fitzpatrick has been selected by the local board to deliver his speech at St Heliers Anzac service .

Community 21 Apr 2023

Waitematā grants receive extra budget boost

A reallocation of local board budget underspend sees more in the kitty for community grants.

Events

09 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

The Sunday Shift

A new monthly excuse to finally fix the things you've been meaning to fix.

14 Jun 2026 - 08 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Warkworth

Come along for a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda in a relaxed...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Takapuna

Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Movie Monday at Rānui Library

Join us at Rānui library for Monday Movie, held on the second Monday of every month.

14 Jul 2026 - 12 Jan 2027

Book Chat - Birkenhead

Drop in for a cuppa and a chat about what we've just been reading.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Book Club

Come along to Remuera Library and be part of our Bookclub.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading Group - Glen Eden Library

Relax and enjoy short stories and poetry read aloud.

11 Nov 2026

Discover the best herbs for container gardening

Discover some of the best herbs to grow in pots and containers and learn how to help them thrive...