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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

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time

Join us at the Waterview Community and Enviro Hub to enjoy some stories, singing and dancing!

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Te Manawa Book Club

Join us every month to discuss the pukapuka | books we've loved (and maybe not so loved)!

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

06 Nov 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Rere ki Uta, Rere ki Tai (Part 2)

For anyone keen to learn about restoration ecology through a te ao Māori lens.

02 Oct 2026 - 02 Apr 2027

Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays

Experience Auckland’s longest running community food truck night, with delicious street food, liv...

04 Sep 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

DEANZ Repair Café

An opportunity to repair loved and damaged items for free, helping save money and reduce the amou...

04 Sep 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Wā Pūrākau Bilingual Storytime

Together, we will explore the joy of pūrākau (stories) through pukapuka, waiata, bubbles and more!