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Environment 7 Nov 2019

Community urged to join Whangapouri Stream clean-up

Whangapouri Stream in Pukekohe is set for a tidy up to prevent waste from entering the waterway.

Transport 6 Nov 2019

Safer walking routes for Māngere Bridge

It’s going to be safer to walk, bike, scoot and get around Māngere Bridge thanks to Auckland Transport's safer communities programme.

Community 6 Nov 2019

Food for all at Pt Chev Community Centre

A community dining initiative in Pt Chev has been bringing communities together and serving free dinners since 2015.

Walkways 30 Oct 2019

Popular Karaka Lakes walk gets news resting spot

A new seat has been added to a walkway near Karaka Lakes helping one family to celebrate a wife and mother.

Community 30 Oct 2019

Albert-Eden Schools Cultural Festival returns to delight

A day for the entire community to celebrate and enjoy a fun event with the whole family.

Policies / Regulations 29 Oct 2019

Safety concerns see changes to beach access

Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will be limited after hours at the beginning of November to mid-November due to potential fire risks around Guy Fawkes night.

Cycling 24 Oct 2019

Grant helps forge new bike tracks

New mountain bike trails have been opened in the Whitford forest thanks to the hard work of Pohutukawa Coast Bike Club members.

Community 24 Oct 2019

Help shape Riverhead’s playgrounds

Rodney Local Board is asking the Riverhead community for feedback on new playgrounds.

Events

29 Sep 2026

1970s Ponsonby exhibition: Meet the photographer

Meet and chat with former Elam student and photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper.

29 Sep 2026

An illustrated talk: From mid-winter feast to Christmas Eve supper

Discover traditions of the mid-winter feast in Europe, Christmas dinner in colonial NZ and the 12...

29 Sep 2026

Author Talk: Chinese Market Gardening In Parnell

Join local historian and author Ruth Lam for a talk on Chinese market gardening in Parnell from t...

29 Sep 2026

Fabulous fishy friends

Children will experiment with sculpey clay to create a fabulous fish friend!

29 Sep 2026

Jubilee Building Tour with Blind Low Vision NZ

Explore the rich and detailed history of the Jubilee Building as a residential institute and scho...

29 Sep 2026

Pokémon Day!

Celebrate Comic Book Month with the whole whanau at Manukau Library!

29 Sep 2026

Preserving the feast: Beeswax wrap workshop

Enjoyable for families, curious kids and anyone who loves food.

29 Sep 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The household experience

In this presentation, Lynley Stone from the Mt Albert Historical Society looks closely at the ite...