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2 Oct 2019

Survey finds young people want more to do

The results of a Franklin Local Board survey to help it understand community needs for young people have been released.

Community 2 Oct 2019

App brings Howick history to life

Howick Local Board has extended its heritage walk app to cover three new heritage walks

Plans / Projects 2 Oct 2019

New plan to help local ecology in Ōrākei

A new plan will support Ōrākei Local Board with managing environmental projects.

Arts 2 Oct 2019

New lease for Te Tuhi arts centre

Pakuranga’s celebrated Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts has been granted a new lease, securing its future at its Reeves Road site for another 20 years.

Walkways 2 Oct 2019

Popular Paremoremo walkway reopened

The Swimming Hole Walkway in Paremoremo Scenic Reserve has been improved and reopened to the public.

Technology / Innovation 1 Oct 2019

North Shore youth innovation hub to open early 2020

Shore Junction youth innovation hub to open next year.

1 Oct 2019

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board awards more than $117,000 in grants

The Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board first round of local and capital grants for the 2019/2020 financial year

1 Oct 2019

New Ecology Vision facilitator for Great Barrier Island

Taryn Wilks of Sustainable Aotea has been appointed as Great Barrier Island’s new Ecology Vision facilitator.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

Adventure Bike Playground

Work as a group to find the torn pieces of the treasure map and discover the hidden booty. 

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Dawn Service - Māngere Domain

A time for people to gather as a community and remember those who gave their lives for our nation.

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2026

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have dis...