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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

07 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Inside the Garden: Drawing and Painting from Nature

This workshop is designed to inspire your creativity in a supportive studio environment.

07 May 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Korean / English Rhyme Time

Join us at Glenfield Library for music, rhymes, stories and movements.

07 May 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Samoan Storytime - Glenfield

Join us for songs, movement and Pacific stories.

30 Apr 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Boys' Club

Show up as you are, connect with your mates and take a breather.

23 Apr 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.

23 Apr 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Mandarin story time

Stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding.

23 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Crafternoon: Adults

Bring along a portable craft project and join fellow crafters for a chance to socialise and share.

23 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Crafternoon: Children

Join the Helensville Library team to learn new skills and practice existing ones.