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Youth / Rangatahi 14 Jun 2021

Netball courts take on new role

Netball makes way for chow mein, arts and crafts and even health checks at Manurewa's courts every Friday, and the local board couldn't be happier.

Sports / Leisure 11 Jun 2021

Maraetai club gets it right

Maraetai Beach Boating Club has used its facilities and old-fashioned hard work to build a role for itself that puts it at the heart of the local community.

Environment 11 Jun 2021

Fresh ideas to cut back food waste awarded nearly $40,000

From soup discos to getting into a pickle - Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste Fund has given nearly $40,000 to a range of projects aimed at cutting down our food waste.

Community 10 Jun 2021

Street names help keep heritage alive

Ever wondered how you came to be living on Colonel Street? Jonah Lomu Drive and Queen Street might be self-explanatory, but it's our local boards that are charged with adopting new names in their areas.

Community 10 Jun 2021

Ngāti Tamaoho vision for Manukau Harbour shared

Ngāti Tamaoho has shared a vision of a renewed Pahurehure Inlet, and for the Manukau Harbour beyond it.

Plans / Projects 9 Jun 2021

$233,000 boost for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $233,000 from the local board’s grants programme in May.

Heritage 9 Jun 2021

Historical pipes preserved by park upgrade

Iron pipes that helped supply the North Shore with water more than 100 years ago, and discovered during works in Killarney Park in Takapuna, will be kept in place for the public to view.

Community 9 Jun 2021

Call to address isolation in economic plan

Franklin Local Board says Auckland Council's Economic Development Action Plan need to consider the part isolation plays in economic disparity.

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13 Jul 2026

Kai and Te Taiao

Join Wei for this Love Food Hate Waste - Matariki whānau friendly workshop.

13 Jul 2026

Matariki Star Garland Workshop

Craft your own star garland this Matariki.

13 Jul 2026

Plaque happens

This session cuts through the noise, giving you practical, evidence-based knowledge you can use f...

13 Jul 2026

Toi Manawa Māori Bone Carving

Come and enjoy a fun day making a beautiful Māori taonga (pendant) from beef bone and pauā shell.

13 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Ngā Pātaki mā Matariki

Kōrero about Matariki in our kaupapa Māori space with our Māori research specialist.

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

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08 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Te Manawa

Come along and enjoy our fun school holiday activities!

08 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Avondale

Join us for Matariki school holidays at Avondale Library!