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Community 20 Oct 2021

Dog issues need to be reported

Dogs continue to be a source of complaints in Manurewa, a problem made worse by people turning to social media rather than Auckland Council to report issues.

19 Oct 2021

Resignation of Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman

Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman has resigned her position on the board.

Youth / Rangatahi 18 Oct 2021

Every day needs to be a Super Saturday says Councillor Newman

The Super Saturday COVID-19 vaccination drive sent a message of collective commitment to individual and public health, Manurewa-Papakura Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman says.

Youth / Rangatahi 18 Oct 2021

Help redesign a Hobsonville playground

With the playground due to be replaced at Hobsonville War Memorial Park, Upper Harbour Local Board is keen to take their cue from the community on new play equipment.

Youth / Rangatahi 14 Oct 2021

A head start for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu youth

Applications are now open for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Grants that provide up to $1000 to support 13-24-year-olds towards learning and development opportunities.

13 Oct 2021

Franklin Local Board member Lance Gedge resigns

Franklin Local Board Wairoa subdivision member Lance Gedge has resigned effective 12 October.

Events

08 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Self-guided Matariki Hikoi

Follow the path and learn a little about te taiao (the environment) and the Matariki stars.

07 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Old MacDonald Had A Farm

This is a pantomime for the whole whānau, with singing, dancing, slapstick comedy, audience parti...

07 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026

Matariki clay creations

Kids will learn fun sculpting techniques to build a colourful masterpiece with a Matariki theme t...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!

06 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Flat Bush

Enjoy our free fun school holiday activities at Flat Bush Library! 

04 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026

Matariki Remembrance

Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the st...

04 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Atua Wāhine ki te Rangi

A four-piece artistic and educational tribute dedicated to the female Māori deities who reside wi...

04 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Wishes to Hiwa-i-te-Rangi

You are invited to write your aspirations for Matariki on one of the wishbones in the kono (baske...