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Arts 30 May 2019

Arts therapy making a difference for children

Children in the Ōrākei Local Board are benefiting from creative outlet provided by arts therapy classes.

Community 30 May 2019

Kaukapakapa Playground coming soon

Kaukapakapa residents get together to build a playground.

Plans / Projects 29 May 2019

$635,000 aid for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Community groups in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have received $635,000 in grants since July.

Sports / Leisure 29 May 2019

Better facility and longer hours of play at Albert-Eden park

Phyllis Reserve is the home ground for Metro Softball and Metro Football.

Community 29 May 2019

Meet the powerhouse pair behind Albert-Eden's favourite day

Avon Lines and Annie Heem help community groups pull together events with funding from Albert-Eden Local Board.

Mayor 27 May 2019

A message from Mayor Phil Goff

The upgraded Puhinui Rail Station Interchange brings congestion-free travel to the airport a step closer.

Community 24 May 2019

Community garden brings locals together in Onehunga

Volunteers are invited to Onehunga People's Garden to help transform an empty section into a thriving community space.

Sports / Leisure 23 May 2019

Turf upgrade a win for sport in Ōrākei

Council grant enables turf upgrade at College Rifles, ensuring much-needed sport and training facilities for Ōrākei.

Events

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Mahurangi East

A fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults to help stimulate brain function and memory...

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Jump Jiggle Jive - Pakuranga

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs). 

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

New Lynn Chess Club

Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends!

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Waipareira Whānau Support Centres

Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.

04 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Bilingual Rhymetime - Waitākere

We will sing songs, tell stories, and dance about!

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Ōrewa

Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older pe...

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time - Pt Chevalier

Join us for our Tamariki Time sessions and enjoy some stories, songs, and movement with your litt...