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Elections 26 Oct 2022

By-election announced for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board

Candidate nominations for the by-election will open on Thursday 24 November, and close 12pm Thursday 22 December 2022. The voting period will be from Thursday 26 January to 12pm, Friday 17 February 2023.

Community 21 Oct 2022

Working towards a safer Māngere Bridge

Statement from Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board regarding ongoing antisocial activities in Māngere Bridge

Environment 20 Oct 2022

Clean energy on Aotea gets a $130,000 boost

Four different groups have been given funding to increase their use of solar energy in Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s most recent Capital Grant allocations.

20 Oct 2022

Adding a splash of colour to Auckland’s cityscape

Annual flower display beds around the central city are turning heads.

Transport 14 Oct 2022

Papakura projects will boost safety

Papakura Local Board is going ahead with projects designed to improve road safety.

Community 12 Oct 2022

Papakura groups get board support

Community groups have benefited from Papakura Local Board grants.

Transport 11 Oct 2022

Level crossing plans supported

Plans for level crossing upgrades at Takaanini have drawn Papakura Local Board support.

Community 10 Oct 2022

Help at hand for Papakura students

Youth scholarships have been awarded by the Papakura Local Board.

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Waitākere

Our sessions are filled with movement, music and connection.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

09 Sep 2026

Bluey Day!

Celebrate Comic Book Month with a day all about the popular animated show Bluey.

09 Sep 2026

BrainCharge for Adult Learners’ Week

A special extra session of our BrainCharge programme for Adult Learners' Week.

09 Sep 2026

BrainCharge in Mandarin

This event is part of Adult Learners’ Week, supported by Adult and Community Education (ACE) Aote...

09 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week: Planning for peace of mind

Join Tracy Smith from Harbour Hospice for a special workshop as part of Dying Matters Week 2026.

09 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week: Specialist panel discussion

This session offers a safe, respectful space to ask questions and gain practical insights into na...