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Environment 25 Sep 2019

Pāteke return to the wetlands

As Matuku Link's third anniversary approaches, we celebrate their work.

Sports / Leisure 24 Sep 2019

Grant to help enable top-class BMX facilities approved

Plans to improve the facilities at the Waitakere BMX club have been given a boost.

24 Sep 2019

Work set to begin to remove Titirangi chickens

Work is expected to be underway in October to rehome the Titirangi Village chickens.

Transport 23 Sep 2019

Waiheke Governance Pilot gets the tick

The formal mid-point evaluation running alongside the three-year Waiheke Governance Pilot has been publicly released this week.

Arts 23 Sep 2019

Film-makers discover Franklin

TV and film-makers are increasingly being attracted to Franklin's unique landscape.

Community 23 Sep 2019

Franklin's pests in firing line

Predator Free Franklin has won a Mayoral Conservation Award.

Community 20 Sep 2019

Conservation heroes honoured at Mayoral Awards

Everyday environmental heroes doing good!

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...