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Policies / Regulations 16 Aug 2019

Great Barrier Local Board to be renamed later this year

Great Barrier Local Board will officially change its name to Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board later this year.

Plans / Projects 15 Aug 2019

Road safety a priority for Ōrākei Local Board

Ōrākei Local Board has identified several sites in need of safety improvements following discussion with schools across the area.

Plans / Projects 14 Aug 2019

Park and ride to open at Lloyd Elsmore Park

A park and ride facility at Lloyd Elsmore Park opens on 19 August with free secure parking for 300 cars for commuters using the shuttle bus service to Panmure Station.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Group works for sustainable future in Papakura

Sustainable Papakura members are working tirelessly to protect their local environment.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Pest trapping all the rage in Ōrākei

The Natural Environment Targeted Rate is helping Ōrākei residents to embrace backyard trapping.

Environment 13 Aug 2019

Contractor set to be appointed to remove Titirangi Chickens

The removal and rehoming of the chickens from Titirangi Village is a step closer, following the news that Auckland Council is set to appoint a contractor.

Libraries 13 Aug 2019

Central City Library set to dress the city green

A partnership between Auckland Council and New Zealand Fashion Week is bringing sustainable fashion to the Central City Library.

City Rail Link 12 Aug 2019

Watch: Behind the scenes under the Central Post Office

The 107-year-old Central Post Office building on Queen Street has had a facelift, raising 2mm to allow for CRL work underneath.

Events

22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau friendly exercise class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

17 Jun 2026

Photography workshop

Want to improve your photography skills? Take part in this session as our friends from the Manuka...

17 Jun 2026

Rōreka workshop

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.