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Community 4 Feb 2019

Technology grant for Ellerslie Toy Library

Ellerslie Toy Library is making the most of a local board community grant.

Environment 1 Feb 2019

Awakeri Wetlands Project digs deep to support new community

Eco-friendly community for Takanini.

Plans / Projects 1 Feb 2019

Half Moon Bay Marina extension approved

Construction work to extend Half Moon Bay Marina is expected to start in April following consent approval.

Environment 1 Feb 2019

The untold stories of kauri dieback

A new photography exhibition examines kauri dieback through the stories of people fighting to save our trees.

Environment 1 Feb 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Catch-IT Schools

Meet this month's pest-free hero, another winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Community 1 Feb 2019

Get together for Round the Bays

Round the Bays is just round the corner, so it’s time to sign up and kick that training into gear.

Beaches 30 Jan 2019

Kennedy Park's staircase to be repaired

Work to repair and reopen the Kennedy Park staircase at Castor Bay is set to start in March.

Beaches 30 Jan 2019

Kawakawa pontoons back in action

The Kawakawa Bay Boating Club ramp is fully back in action after damaged caused in last year's storms.

Events

16 Oct 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Foundations in drawing and painting

Join art tutor Isabella Baillie and delve into the building blocks of drawing and painting throug...

16 Oct 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Blockhouse Bay

A time to dance, sing and laugh for busy toddlers. 

16 Oct 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session.

16 Oct 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Page to Future

We invite people of all ages to stop by and share in the joy of reading, conversation and connect...

16 Oct 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Drop-in ceramics studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

16 Oct 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Rhymetime

Songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for preschoolers and their caregivers.

21 Aug 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Friday Unwind: Qigong, Yoga, Kirtan Meditation

Come along, unwind, relax your body and mind.

21 Aug 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

English Conversation Corner

Practice basic English conversation skills and make new friends.