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Waste 21 Jun 2018

New service connects keen composters with scrap savers

Compost Collective's new initiative Sharewaste helps keep food waste out of landfill, as well as giving composters access to more goodness to go back into their gardens.

Heritage 13 Jun 2018

Heritage grant helps Minniesdale House

Minniesdale House has been awarded funding to help protect its future.

Community 6 Jun 2018

Hall is back in community hands

Point Wells Hall is back in community hands.

Cycling 31 May 2018

Help shape a path for Rodney

Local path plans are being developed for Helensville, Muriwai and Taupaki and for Kaukapakapa, Wainui, Dairy Flat and Coatesville.

Beaches 31 May 2018

Almost 200 years of history washes up near the Kaipara Harbour

A shipwreck has been discovered at the entrance to Kaipara Harbour.

Plans / Projects 11 May 2018

Presenting the Kumeū-Huapai Centre Plan

The Kumeū-Huapai Centre Plan will influence how the town centre evolves now and in the long-term.

Environment 2 May 2018

New water treatment plant takes shape in Warkworth

Watercare’s new $16 million Warkworth water treatment plant will double the town’s capacity.

Community 5 Mar 2018

$230,000 boost for Rodney waterways

A new local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

Events

28 Jun 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Ōrewa Artisan Market

Come along and find New Zealand made and handmade quality artisanal products.

28 Sep 2026

Dino Play with Messy Rainbows

A fun, safe space, where sensory seekers can let their creativity run wild! 

30 Sep 2026

Empower Her Retreat

Join us for an unforgettable day specially designed to strengthen and build resilience and wellbe...

30 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

A Touch of Edmonds at Couldrey House

Come along to wander through the past and discover how a staple of Aotearoa New Zealand kitchens...

02 Oct 2026

Mahurangi Harbour 60 Years of Oyster Farming

Hear first-hand insights from long-time oyster farmers Dianne and Dave Morgan, and Jon Nicholson,...

02 Oct 2026

Picnic and play: Wild streets of play

A free day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!

03 Oct 2026

Stories from the past

Come to Whangaparaoa Library and listen to the stories from the past.

04 Oct 2026

Tē Kete Kai o Kaipara

At this event, you'll learn about early fishing, cultivation and tikanga practices.