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Community news 17 Jul 2026

Franklin’s freshest playgrounds

Families across Franklin now have three more reasons to get outside with freshly upgraded in Glenbrook, Pukekohe and Patumahoe to satisfy the next playground pursuit.

Community news 16 Jul 2026

Play, ride, explore: Huapai Domain's future unveiled

Exciting upgrades are coming to Huapai Recreation Reserve, with the Rodney Local Board adopting the Site Development Plan.

Council news 14 Jul 2026

Ōrewa seawall project complete, shared pathway open

The seawall provides increased protection for the foreshore from erosion and coastal processes.

Council news 7 Jul 2026

Swiss technology trial offers smarter way to reduce waste and protect Auckland’s harbours

Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries and harbours.

Have your say 6 Jul 2026

How we’re delivering for Aotea, guided by locals

The island is home to a range of community-driven initiatives that strengthen resilience, connection, and sustainability.

Have your say 6 Jul 2026

Community input behind what we deliver in Ōrākei

At the heart of Ōrākei is a strong sense of community and connection, and a passion for protecting our environment.

1 Jul 2026

Share your views on Manurewa’s future

What are your priorities for Manurewa? Whether it is keeping community houses, accessing rugby fields or local leadership – just posting it on Facebook won’t make much of a difference.

1 Jul 2026

Your chance to influence Papakura’s future plans

The bones of a plan have been drafted to prioritise Papakura’s growing needs for the next three years, but now it needs community voices to tell us what’s really important to you.

Events

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

29 Sep 2026

1970s Ponsonby exhibition: Meet the photographer

Meet and chat with former Elam student and photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper.

29 Sep 2026

An illustrated talk: From mid-winter feast to Christmas Eve supper

Discover traditions of the mid-winter feast in Europe, Christmas dinner in colonial NZ and the 12...

29 Sep 2026

Author Talk: Chinese Market Gardening In Parnell

Join local historian and author Ruth Lam for a talk on Chinese market gardening in Parnell from t...

29 Sep 2026

Jubilee Building Tour with Blind Low Vision NZ

Explore the rich and detailed history of the Jubilee Building as a residential institute and scho...

29 Sep 2026

Preserving the feast: Beeswax wrap workshop

Enjoyable for families, curious kids and anyone who loves food.

29 Sep 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The household experience

In this presentation, Lynley Stone from the Mt Albert Historical Society looks closely at the ite...

29 Sep 2026

Scrapbooking Grannie's Recipes

Share a copy of your recipe for our Grannie's Goodies display and find a 'new to you' tried-and-t...