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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.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Parks for everyone: Rodney report puts accessibility in focus

Accessibility assessments of four Rodney parks highlights the need to make play spaces more inclusive for children and caregivers of all abilities.

Arts 18 Jul 2025

Local creativity on display at Upper Harbour Open Art Studios

Open Art Studios made its debut in Upper Harbour, featuring 16 artists across seven studios and drawing strong community interest.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Putting the brakes on speed: Manurewa board invests in safety

Randwick Park is set to become safer for locals with a major investment of nearly $1.2 million going into traffic-calming measures.

Events

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

July School Holiday Art Programme

With a wide range of exciting workshops on offer, there's something to spark every imagination an...

06 Hōngo 2026 - 17 Hōngo 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka

Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Aotea / Great Barrier

School holiday fun at Aotea / Great Barrier Library! 

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Clendon

Enjoy our Matariki school holiday programme for tamariki aged 5-12 years!

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Kumeu

Keep the kids entertained with our fun school holiday activities!

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Manurewa

Come and join us these school holidays for a bunch of fun Matariki themed school holiday activities!

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

A fun, active and creative school holiday programme for tamariki aged 5–13 years.

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Warkworth

Pop into the Warkworth War Memorial Library for free, fun school holiday activities and events.