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Have your say 18 Aug 2020

Have your say on Cabeleigh Drive playground

Helensville’s timber history and stream have inspired a new playground design.

Arts 18 Aug 2020

Art meets ecology in unique Tāmaki Estuary initiative

Entries are open for one of New Zealand’s only contemporary art prizes with ecology at its core: The Estuary Art and Ecology Prize.

Transport 14 Aug 2020

Part of Tamaki Drive closed to vehicles this weekend

Tamaki Drive between Quay Street and the Ngapipi Bridge will be closed to all traffic including buses from 10pm Friday 14 August until the evening of Sunday 16 August.

Community 12 Aug 2020

Applications now open for Hibiscus and Bays projects

Groups keen to make a difference in the Hibiscus and Bays area can apply for this year’s local board community grants.

Transport 10 Aug 2020

Franklin Local Board takes a wider view on new roads

New roads to service growing communities in Franklin could get wider following local board feedback.

Transport 10 Aug 2020

Leaky Papakura Station lifts under repair

Work had begun to repair lifts at Papakura Station after water leaks occasionally disrupted service for locals.

Community 10 Aug 2020

Upper Harbour's 'Travelling Apple Cart' collects local stories

A project designed to engage and share the stories of people living in the fast-changing Upper Harbour Local Board area has captured many local stories since launching in 2019.

Environment 7 Aug 2020

Fences protect Rodney waterways

Rodney farmers are getting a helping hand to keep stock out of waterways.

Events

12 Sep 2026

Let's talk AI

An open conversation about artificial intelligence. Bring your questions, ideas and curiosity.

12 Sep 2026

Manukau Library Creator Expo

A celebration of Comic Book Month, focused on uplifting local artists.

12 Sep 2026

Seed swap and gardening skill sharing

Come along to this free community event at Glen Eden Library.

12 Sep 2026

Spring Flower Show

A showcase of stunning blooms, plants, produce and floral art to inspire and delight.

12 Sep 2026

Whānau Day - Kōanga Festival

Storytelling, kapa haka, performances, kēmu and kai.

12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Make a teapot

Join this two-day teapot workshop! Make and fire up to two teapots.

12 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

The Cottage

Enjoy this performance about a whirlwind of tangled romances.

12 Sep 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Panmure

Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to help people make the most of thei...