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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. 

Beaches 25 Sep 2025

Dog rule change to safeguard nesting birds at Big Manly and Tindalls

When the first shorebird pair begins nesting, temporary dog access rule changes will be introduced at Big Manly and Tindalls beaches to help protect vulnerable shorebirds.

Safety 25 Sep 2025

Compliance wardens now on Kaipātiki streets

Two new compliance wardens are adding an extra level of safety and compliance in Kaipātiki thanks to a pilot programme funded by the local board.

Arts 25 Sep 2025

A win for history and art in Waitematā

The Sargeson Centre will undergo restoration thanks to an allocation from the Fix and Finish fund.

Events

09 Jul 2026

Power tools 101: Make a chopping board

Tamariki will learn simple woodworking skills while shaping and sanding their very own board to t...

09 Jul 2026

Rainbow Messfest!

A colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, allies, and all our littlest explo...

09 Jul 2026

School Holiday Open Day

A free community school holiday event open to all ages and whānau friendly!

09 Jul 2026

Soft Toy Sleepover

Bring your toy to the library and see photos of what they get up to with other soft toys at their...

09 Jul 2026

Stars and Knots: A Matariki craft workshop

Gather, create and connect through the art of macramé.

09 Jul 2026

Under Pōhutukawa: A Shared Poetry Evening

Matariki is a time to remember, as well as look forwards, represented by the star Pōhutukawa.

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

09 Jul 2026

Weaving for tamariki

Make flowers and bracelets using traditional harakeke weaving techniques.