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14 Dec 2021

New home for Pest Free Kaipātiki a win for all

Pest Free Kaipātiki have a new place to call home at the former Glenfield Bowling Club building.

Community 13 Dec 2021

Trust formed to support Beachlands

The Takutai Charitable trust has been granted Franklin Local Board strategic partnership funding and a lease over Beachlands Log Cabin.

13 Dec 2021

Community volunteers honoured

From supporting the most vulnerable in our community to making sure our parks are well-loved, community volunteers make a real difference to our people and our places. Their mahi is honoured through the triennial Puketāpapa Community Volunteer Aw...

10 Dec 2021

Community-led plan to restore Harbourview Orangihina

A community-led plan to restore Harborview-Ōrangihina Park in Te Atau Peninsula has been agreed to by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Hauraki Gulf 10 Dec 2021

Work underway to control non-native seaweed found on Aotea Great Barrier Island

An invasive seaweed that spreads rapidly has been discovered in waters surrounding Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Sports / Leisure 9 Dec 2021

West Wave pool to close for essential works from 13-17 December

Critical electrical work required to keep the West Wave Aquatic centre operational will mean that part of the West wave complex will be closed for five days from 13-17 December.

Transport 9 Dec 2021

$800,000 for transport projects in Whau

Whau Local Board has allocated almost $800,000 to three transport projects in Whau.

Arts 9 Dec 2021

Support for Papakura groups

More than $28,000 in grants have been made to community, sports and arts groups in the Papakura Local Board area.

Events

06 Sep 2026

Trails for trees: Whānau Fun Day

A free, drop-in event with something for the whole whānau!

06 Sep 2026

Wellness Talk

Discover how food can play a powerful role in supporting your overall wellness!

06 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Avondale Library

Join us for a series of workshops and talks that delve into life, death and what matters to us.

06 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Dragon Beard Candy Making Workshop

Discover the traditional craft of Dragon Beard Candy - a delicate handmade sweet made from sugar...

06 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Island Flower Pins

Give colourful leis a new life by transforming them into a beautiful flower pin!

30 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

One day clay workshops

Join us for our 2-hour one-day clay workshops with tutor Livia Mu on Sunday afternoons!

29 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

General Election information sessions and mobile enrolment

Join the Electoral Commission to learn about the 2026 General Election.

23 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Dodgeball for all

These youth sessions are designed to introduce tamariki and rangatahi to the sport of dodgeball.