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Safety 30 Sep 2025

Board builds connected communities with North Shore Neighbourhood Support

Communities on the North Shore will be seeing more events and resources to stay connected, safe and resilient thanks to a $10,000 allocation from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to North Shore Neighbourhood Support.

Community 29 Sep 2025

Six and out: Peter McGlashan steps down after six years at Māungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board member Peter McGlashan is stepping down from the board, after six years (2019-2025) of serving the community. 

Community 29 Sep 2025

Puketāpapa passion: Bobby Shen steps down from local board

After serving two terms on the Puketāpapa Local Board, member Bobby Shen is saying goodbye to local body politics.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Sep 2025

New play spaces coming to Huapai Triangle

Kumeū-Huapai families are set to enjoy exciting new park upgrades with major improvements coming.

Hauraki Gulf 26 Sep 2025

Power boost to council facilities on Aotea

Council facilities in Claris will benefit from solar power system upgrades and repairs, thanks to $800,000 Fix and Finish funding.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2025

New sports fields for Ōrākei

Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Richard Northey retires after 46 years of public service

Waitematā Local Board has bid farewell to long-serving member Richard Northey.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor 

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam. 

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau

This free session helps stimulate growing minds and bodies while providing lots of fun.

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,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

05 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Tai Chi for health

Designed to empower people to improve health and wellness.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Kumeū

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pt Chevalier

Join us as we go through sensory play, music time, motor skill development and early social learn...