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Community 30 Sep 2021

Older Chinese adults supported to thrive in Waitematā communities

Waitematā Local Board has given $4500 in grant funding to a community-led organisation that provides a range of support for older Chinese adults.

Transport 30 Sep 2021

More people using Hobsonville Ferry during the week

Auckland Transport figures show that more Hobsonville residents are catching the ferry mid-week, with patronage growing by 30 per cent from the previous year.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Sep 2021

Ethnic communities praised for COVID-19 role

Papakura Local Board urges those unvaccinated to get on the Shot Cuz bus.

Community 29 Sep 2021

COVID-19 jab comes with pie and kai in Papakura

Companies are rallying to help with the drive to lift vaccination rates in southern Auckland.

Updated 29 September 2021
Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2021

Explainer: Kennedy Point marina consent

The consent process for the construction of a marina at Kennedy Point explained.

27 Sep 2021

Boost for waka ama club in Te Atatū

Plans for a permanent waka ama facility in Te Atatū have taken a step closer following the news that approximately 200m2 of council land next to Te Atatu Boat Club is set to be reclassified to allow for more storage space for waka.

24 Sep 2021

Avondale Streetscape Project Phase two agreed thanks to $1millon board funding

The next stage in improving the Avondale Streetscape has been given the green light, with Whau Local Board to fund $1million to complete the project.

24 Sep 2021

Online hub provides crucial information for West Auckland

West Aucklanders are being urged to make the most of a digital hub providing key sources of important information during lockdown.

Events

03 Oct 2026

Botanical printing workshop: Fabric has memory

Transform vintage Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own.

03 Oct 2026

Culture kitchen: Documentary screening and feast

A live cultural experience for the Auckland Heritage Festival.

03 Oct 2026

Food dependence in the history of early Onehunga

Come along to discover an insightful look at how early Onehunga residents built their community f...

03 Oct 2026

Geoheritage guided walk - Maungarei/Mt Wellington

Bringing this explosive past to life, geoheritage specialist Bruce Hayward leads an insightful wa...

03 Oct 2026

Heritage talk: When a dream set sail

Bill Deed tells the story of why he had a dream to restore a sailing ship in Waiuku.

03 Oct 2026

Judges Bay heritage walk: Food and exchange

Discover historic Judges Bay on a heritage walk exploring Auckland’s early food landscapes and cu...

03 Oct 2026

Roots, recipes and reinvention

Discover Ponsonby Road’s food heritage on a guided walk.

03 Oct 2026

Stories from the past

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