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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

08 Sep 2026

CV Drop-in

Drop in with your CV and get one‑on‑one support to strengthen your job applications.

08 Sep 2026

He Tangata Mātauranga Services for Seniors

Learn how the Services for Seniors booklet porvides helpful information regarding financial suppo...

08 Sep 2026

Learning resources workshop

Learn about a range of free online learning resources, intended for use by learners of all ages,...

08 Sep 2026

Meet the Men’s Sheds team

Come experience the Onehunga Oranga Hub 'Taster Series' happening in the library foyer by meeting...

08 Sep 2026

Overview of Heart Disease

This session is designed to raise awareness and empower you to make positive changes for your hea...

08 Sep 2026

Papua New Guinea Language Week: Tok Stori

A special tok stori with Julia Mage’au Grey, Papua New Guinean skin-marking practitioner, perform...

08 Sep 2026

Reading Revolution

Join us as we launch our new shared reading group!

08 Sep 2026

Sadness and grief

Discover the path to emotional understanding and healing.