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Community 1 Apr 2021

Transport views should be aired

Transport is one of the main issues for residents of Auckland's two most southern boards, Papakura and Franklin.

Community 31 Mar 2021

Kaumatua housing plan gets a boost

Six Papakura Marae kaumatua housing units are nearing completion and three more have been approved for the site.

Cycling 31 Mar 2021

Delight at Bike Hub Award Win

News that Local Board-funded Ecomatters bike hubs in New Lynn and Henderson have won a National Transport Award at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s On the Go Awards has been met with delight by community leaders.

City Centre Waterfront 30 Mar 2021

Independent review finds need for significant improvements to health and safety at Ports of Auckland

There is need for significant improvements to health and safety at Ports of Auckland.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 30 Mar 2021

Tsunami siren test on Sunday 4 April

Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network around midday, Sunday 4 April in Rodney the Waitākere Ranges and Hibiscus and Bays areas.

Sports / Leisure 26 Mar 2021

Court upgrade a slam dunk for basketball on the shore

It’s time to play ball on the shore with the upgrade of the court at Normanton Reserve in Glenfield complete and ready for action.

25 Mar 2021

Albert-Eden Local Board by-election nominations close

Nominations to the by-election for Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau subdivision) closed on 25 March 2021.

Sports / Leisure 25 Mar 2021

Celebrating our junior sports stars

Young sporting talent is set to shine at the Albert-Eden Local Board Junior Sports Awards 2021.

Events

29 Oct 2026

Diwali storytime for preschoolers

A Diwali celebration with stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft for under 5s.

29 Oct 2026

Found poetry

If you have always wanted to write, or write more, this is the event for you!

29 Oct 2026

Music, singing and fun

Join us for stories, singing and music.  

29 Oct 2026

Paper weaving workshop

Come along and get creative with us!

29 Oct 2026

The food of WW1: Bully beef, biscuits and bullets

Let's take a look at some of the staple food dished up to the men and women who went to fight for...

29 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Teen Artwork

In a fully equipped art studio including professional grade materials, students work progressivel...

29 Oct 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Connect to nature: Wellbeing walks

Observe, reflect and engage with the environment through all your senses.

12 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Rhymetime - Glen Eden

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories, games and finger rhymes.