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Community news 22 Jun 2026

Community voices are shaping plans for Rodney

Rodney is growing fast, with investment guided by community priorities and local board plans.

Community news 22 Jun 2026

How your voice has made a difference in Hibiscus and Bays

More people are choosing the coast, and local investment shaped by community feedback is creating places to go and things to do.

Community news 19 Jun 2026

Matariki celebrations light up the Waitākere Ranges

A vibrant programme of free and low-cost events is taking place in the neighbourhoods throughout June and July. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

Onehunga Business Improvement District targeted rate to reduce

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board has approved the Onehunga Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate to drop from $1,000,000 to $350,000.

Community news 15 Jun 2026

55 not out: Three Kings Library staff notch half a century  

Mount Roskill Library staff Abebe Mekonnen and Jenny Cook recently celebrated milestones, with a combined five decades of mahi. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

Working together to make Waitākere Ranges better

Many of the places, spaces and initiatives locals enjoy today started as priorities identified in previous local board plans backed by community feedback. Here are five ways that vision has come to life. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

Five ways your voices have made a difference to the Whau

The projects and services we enjoy today often began as priorities identified by residents through previous local board plans. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

The community input behind Henderson-Massey’s progress

The places, spaces and programmes you enjoy today started with community voices. Now it's your chance to help shape what comes next. 

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23 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Realistic drawing and portrait oil painting class

Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons and create stunning artworks that leave a last...

23 Jul 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Mandarin Storytime - Albany

A warm and engaging programme for children aged under five.

28 May 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Book chat

Join us for coffee or tea and lively discussion about any book you have read.

28 May 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ranui

Our fun sessions foster early literacy skills, promoting active movement and brain development fo...

14 May 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Albert

Resources and music to support the development of your baby or toddler.

14 May 2026 - 27 May 2027

English Conversation Club - Mt Albert

This relaxed and welcoming session is a great opportunity to practice your English communication...

12 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Innes

It’s a playful way for whānau to support early language, movement, and meet other families in the...

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!