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Community 25 Nov 2021

Local Business Awards a timely boost

Congratulations to all winners in the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards, 2021.

Youth / Rangatahi 25 Nov 2021

Online Community Forums the way forward

New format for community forum shines

24 Nov 2021

Green light for next stage of Kauri Glen Reserve upgrade

A new raised boardwalk and three span glulam bridge is on the way in Kauri Glen Reserve.

Transport 24 Nov 2021

Improvements on the way for paths and greenways across Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board will spend about two million dollars on improvements to paths and greenways in the local board area through its Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Community 24 Nov 2021

Tamariki and rangatahi supported with reading in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board is supporting a literacy programme for youth.

23 Nov 2021

Community organisations benefit from the latest board funding round

Nine community organisations have been awarded a total of $8136 in funding in the latest round of the Henderson-Massey Local Board grants programme.

Walkways 23 Nov 2021

Te Whau Pathway consultation now open

Aucklanders are being invited to have their say on the design of Te Whau Pathway, as the project takes its next steps following Resource Consent being granted in 2020.

18 Nov 2021

Alcohol Ban extended for Birkenhead Town Centre

Kaipātiki Local Board has approved an extension of the alcohol ban around the Birkenhead Town Centre to 24-hours seven days a week.

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pt Chevalier

Join us as we go through gentle routines, sensory play, music time, motor skill development, and...

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

21 Apr 2026

Collected and classified: Biology in a box

Hear art historian Andrew McKay, floral artist Felicity Jones and Auckland Museum invertebrates c...

21 Apr 2026

Microgreens and sprouts

The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including...

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.