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19 Jul 2021

Waiheke will benefit from 10-year recovery budget

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Waiheke recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Environment 19 Jul 2021

Local board celebrates Waiuku Zero Waste achievements

Since its inception in 2014 Zero Waste Waiuku has grown to serve more than 20,000 residents.

Pools 16 Jul 2021

Board splashes out on pool maintenance

Pool users are diving into improved facilities at Glenfield following a major maintenance project funded by Kaipātiki Local Board.

Playgrounds 15 Jul 2021

Toddlers flock to new playground

An upgraded toddler playground proves a hit just minutes after reopening.

15 Jul 2021

New citizens welcomed in their local community

New citizens were welcomed with joy and celebration into the Puketāpapa community at a citizenship ceremony held after a long hiatus due to the COVID–19 pandemic.

15 Jul 2021

Community volunteers recognised by Hibiscus and Bays

A special recognition ceremony was held last month at Estuary Arts Centre for the recipients of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Volunteer Awards 2021.

Community 14 Jul 2021

Grants help groups across Franklin

Franklin Local Board grants will help groups from across the area better serve their communities.

Community 14 Jul 2021

Papakura kids get road safety action

Pupils from Papakura Normal School who made up one of the youngest ever deputations to their local board are getting action on their safety concerns.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Lego Club - Glen Eden

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Pēpē at Waimāhia Clendon Library

Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, an...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Think Outside the Box

Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...