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Environment 28 Jul 2021

Local students explore Lake Tomarata

Tomarata students love nothing more than learning outdoors and they got the opportunity earlier this month when they explored the special character of Wellsford’s Lake Tomarata.

Whanau friendly 28 Jul 2021

Setting the stage for the future of play in the Waitākere Ranges area

With a growing population and a need to be able to plan for the future, a new plan to help guide future play improvements and spaces in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been developed.

Environment 28 Jul 2021

Myrtle Rust found on Aotea Great Barrier

Island residents asked to report sightings of Myrtle Rust which has now been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier

27 Jul 2021

Keeping Sunvue Park special for generations to come

Supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board, more than 50 members of the community came together to celebrate Matariki and put some hard mahi (work) in to help restore the whenua (land) by planting 700 eco-sourced native plants.

Playgrounds 27 Jul 2021

Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park

Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Manurewa beach water improving

The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Railway makes plans to go further

The end of the line for the Glenbrook Vintage Railway should be further off than it is now, Franklin Local Board says.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Local parks come alive in Ōrākei

Activating local green spaces and parks in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Events

05 Sep 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Drop-in art group

School leavers are invited to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friendly studio environment.

22 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our third series for 2026, Early Sound Masterpieces, features six monumental films from the first...

15 Aug 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Niutupuola Trust

A free, low-impact community exercise class on Saturday mornings.

08 Aug 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Onehunga Toy Library

A not-for-profit, volunteer-run toy library, catering for children from around 6 months up to 8 y...

08 Aug 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Latina Fluye

A welcoming dance class that offers women a fun and supportive space to move, de-stress, build co...

01 Aug 2026 - 07 Dec 2027

Titirangi Library Bookchat

 Join like-minded readers for a friendly chat about your latest book finds.

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

04 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

All Day LEGO Club

Come along to Devonport Library in the weekend and enjoy playing with LEGO all day!