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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

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Mahurangi East

A fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults to help stimulate brain function and memory...

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Jump Jiggle Jive - Pakuranga

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs). 

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

New Lynn Chess Club

Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends!

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Waipareira Whānau Support Centres

Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a dog

Introducing our read to a dog programme! Read to a dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

04 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Bilingual Rhymetime - Waitākere

We will sing songs, tell stories, and dance about!