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Walkways 20 Apr 2026

Walker’s bequest to enhance Ōrākei pathways

A keen walker who loved the outdoors has bequeathed her estate to the Ōrākei Local Board to be used for the development and maintenance of walkways and pathways.

Community news 20 Apr 2026

Community feedback invited on memorial design at Pukekohe Cemetery

Plans for a memorial garden to recognise the unmarked graves in Pukekohe Cemetery have been released for public comment.

Emergency Recovery 16 Apr 2026

Voting open for Roskill-Wesley storm recovery initiatives

Locals in Mt Roskill and Wesley are taking the next step in shaping their recovery from the 2023 storms, with voting now open for community-led projects to bring to life.

Community news 15 Apr 2026

Ti Rākau Park - bigger, better for Pakūranga

Better, more welcoming public spaces are now in place at Ti Rākau Park in Pakūranga, following upgrades to the changing rooms and toilets by the Howick Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 Apr 2026

Good vibes after school at Rangatahi Piki Ake

Rangatahi Piki Ake is a free youth drop-in programme for rangatahi aged 13–18 years offered during Term 2, thanks to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards.

Community news 13 Apr 2026

Walk this way: Puketāpapa Local Board unlocks safer pedestrian crossing for Dominion Road

One of Auckland’s busiest roads will be easier to safely get cross, thanks to funding from the Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community news 13 Apr 2026

Calling all community champions for Papakura

From sports fields to community halls, arts spaces to local reserves, volunteers can be found in many places around neighbourhood, helping it thrive. 

10 Apr 2026

Four ways Papakura cares for its flora and fauna

Papakura Local Board committed $200,000 in 2025/2026 to protecting its natural environment.

Events

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Bokashi Composting Workshop

You’ll leave with practical knowledge, simple tips for success, and the confidence to start reduc...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Grow your own microgreens workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Pickling and preserving workshop

Discover how pickling can help reduce food waste, save money, and ensure you always have healthy,...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Seasonal and leftover cooking workshops

Discover simple techniques to reduce food waste, save money and enjoy healthy delicious meals at...

19 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Learn to compost

We help you turn food scraps and garden waste into healthy soil with confidence.

19 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Worm farming workshop

Discover how worms turn food scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden and how easy wo...

13 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Wā takinga paki | Storytime at Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club. Suitable for all levels of ability fr...