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Zero Waste 5 Oct 2026

Hauraki Gulf Islanders lead on reuse as inorganic collection bookings open

Bookings are now open for annual inorganic collections across Waiheke Island, Aotea / Great Barrier Island and Rakino Island.

Community news 28 Sep 2026

A space of their own

Designed with rangatahi, Awaruaika youth park will bring new spaces to ride, play and hang out in Long Bay.

25 Sep 2026

Piha Domain Campground update

A message from Waitākere Ranges Local Board chair Mark Allen

Community news 24 Sep 2026

Twenty-five new chapters added to Papakura’s story

Papakura has adopted twenty-five new park names, shared by Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.

Community news 24 Sep 2026

A better place to play at Kohuora Park

A new chapter for Kohuora Park in Papatoetoe, with the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board helping bring a long-awaited playground upgrade to life.

Community news 21 Sep 2026

Puketāpapa confirms $2.4m transport investment package for safer local connections 

 There are some exciting transport initiatives locked in for Puketapapa for 2026-2029.  

Community news 21 Sep 2026

A new chapter for Shoesmith Hall

A well-loved Warkworth community hub is getting a new lease on life, with upgrades to Shoesmith Hall and a new recreation space.

Community news 21 Sep 2026

Looking out for local: safer business communities for Puketāpapa

Community organisations are working together to keep local businesses safe.

Events

22 Jul 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

The Analogue Hour

Read, create and enjoy a quiet hour - together, phone-free.

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

After school homework help/reading

Join us after school for a quiet, welcoming space to learn, read and grow.

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Brainy Babies

A fun session of music and play to stimulate your toddlers brain!

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Te Manawa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their car...

22 Jul 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpē | Babytime - Glenfield

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

23 Jun 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Digital drop-in - Rānui

Every Wednesday we offer digital help to support digital literacy.

29 Apr 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club - Helensville

Come and show off your own builds, join in a co-operative adventure and chat about all things cubed.

29 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Kids time

Kids under six and their grownups are invited to join the Helensville Library staff for stories,...