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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

27 Sep 2026

Spring seed and plant swap

Come along to talk all things gardening and growing.

27 Sep 2026

The Henderson Shuffle

The Henderson Shuffle is a 12‑hour, non‑competitive community endurance event - where people walk...

27 Sep 2026

Volcano Fest: Auckland's fiery story

Calling all curious minds, from young explorers to the young at heart.

27 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026

Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours

Go beyond the ropes that usually close off many of the rooms and experience the beautiful collect...

27 Sep 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Birkenhead

These school holidays are all about following your dreams!

27 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Butter making

This interactive day out lets families learn how to churn fresh cream into butter, guided by one...

27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Farming In Birkenhead

The Birkenhead Museum has display items related to the farming and kauri gum digging activities i...

27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Food stories from Waiheke Island

This event features three distinct presentations exploring the island's diverse food producers an...