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Environment 29 Apr 2019

Waitākere Ranges Local Board approves closures of local tracks

Thirteen local tracks in the Waitākere Ranges are set to be temporarily closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

Cultural 26 Apr 2019

Home away from home for new Howick residents

For 17 years the Pakuranga Chinese Association has been a lifeline for the increasing number migrants that have made Howick and the surrounding areas home.

Community 26 Apr 2019

Public transport options for Anzac Dawn Service

Extra early morning bus, train and ferry services are being provided by AT for the Anzac Day Dawn Service on Thursday 25 April at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Plans / Projects 24 Apr 2019

Howick area first to help create age-friendly action plan for Auckland

Howick residents are invited to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposed Age-friendly Auckland Action Plan.

Environment 24 Apr 2019

Dutch elm disease found on Takarunga / Mt Victoria

Around fifty elm trees in Devonport are infected with Dutch elm disease and must be removed to prevent the disease from spreading further.

Community 24 Apr 2019

Nominations open for Howick Celebrated Citizens Awards

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their work in the local community? Submit their name by 12 May.

Plans / Projects 24 Apr 2019

Plans backed to revive Rodney town centres

Backing projects that improve the look and feel of an area is important to Rodney communities and the Rodney Local Board.

Pest Free 23 Apr 2019

Stay on track this Easter Weekend

Take care of kauri this Easter Weekend by following the rules and paying attention to track closures.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Think Outside the Box

Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

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...