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Community 11 May 2018

Advice cuts energy bills

Live Lightly advocates are visiting homes with advice on how to save money – and the planet.

Community 9 May 2018

Former Puketāpapa Youth Board member goes on to shine as local hero

The theme for Youth Week from 19 – 27 May is Ahakoa te aha, kei a koe te tikanga: Be who you want to be.

Transport 9 May 2018

Great North Road fully open in New Lynn

All six lanes of Great North Road near the intersection of Clark Street were opened last week.

Youth / Rangatahi 9 May 2018

Secondary school students make a splash

39 high school students ready to change the world – or at least the water.

Environment 9 May 2018

New pest control project underway in Greenhithe

A large grant has given a welcome boost to community pest control efforts in Greenhithe.

Beaches 8 May 2018

Tapapakanga Regional Park recognised again

Tapapakanga has picked up the prestigious Green Flag award for the third time.

Food / Drink 7 May 2018

Fabulous things about Franklin

Find out what Franklin Local Board members love about the region in this new monthly series.

Environment 7 May 2018

Native planting restoration at Maungarei / Mt Wellington

Up to 10,000 native trees to be planted at Maungarei / Mt Wellington.

Events

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...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...