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Dogs 25 Jul 2025

Puketāpapa park changes

There will be dog-walking changes around four of Puketāpapa’s parks and reserves from Friday 1 August – with new rules for where dogs can be taken on or off-leash put in place.  

Community 24 Jul 2025

Ōtāhuhu’s hub, where all feel the love

A much-loved Community Centre in Ōtāhuhu has celebrated 34 years and continues to be the heart of community.

Environment 22 Jul 2025

Manurewa Local Board commits over $1M to environment

The Manurewa Local Board is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and environmental challenges with a major $1.1 million investment into grassroots eco projects.

Community 22 Jul 2025

Read all about it, Flat bush

Recognising the need for a dedicated space where the community can learn, connect, and grow, the local board has worked hard to make this project possible.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Welcoming Communities Accreditation for Ōtara-Papatoetoe

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Connection complete: new Te Kōpua o Hiku bridge opens in Panmure

The Panmure Basin is connected again, with the new bridge – Te Kōpua o Hiku – signed, sealed and delivered.  

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jul 2025

Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā

Find out what's happening to help prepare your community for future emergencies.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Kaipātiki board makes landmark investment to protect environment

Kaipātiki residents can rest assured their environment is a top priority following the local board’s landmark allocation of $1,065,900 towards to its environmental initiatives for the 25/26 financial year.

Events

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement and play.

26 May 2026

How to easily master your smartphone

Northcote Library is hosting Lily from Age Concern to talk about ‘How to easily master your smart...

26 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography outdoor exhibitions

A suite of outdoor exhibitions in response to the theme this year, Movement [Kori].

26 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Bike maintenance courses

Learn how to maintain your bike so that you stay safe and get the most life out of it.

19 May 2026 - 30 May 2028

Adult story time - Mt Albert

Come along and enjoy inclusive stories, music, movement and connection.

12 May 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Social Gaming

Board games and books, drop in and chill out.

05 May 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Rhyme and Storytime - Glenfield

Join us at Glenfield Library for songs, movement and stories.

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Behind the Wheel

Take time out of your week to give pottery a spin, learn a new craft, and create something with y...