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Community 24 Mar 2025

Who’s the Moth to Beat?

Howick are you ready for another outstanding year for the Pest Free Howick Ward (PFHW) Moth Plant Pod Competition 2025...but, things are a little different this year!

Community 24 Mar 2025

A cultural movement

The people, the culture – showcasing everything that makes our Southside shine.

Environment 24 Mar 2025

Nominations open: Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards, which showcase the work of individuals and organisations that serve their community.  

Have your say 21 Mar 2025

Annual Plan: How West Auckland Local Boards are shaping your community

Out west, the Henderson-Massey, Waitākere Ranges and Whau Local Boards are shaping plans that will influence everything from community services to environmental initiatives.

Plans / Projects 20 Mar 2025

Ōrewa seawall and walkway construction restarts

Work has restarted on the multi-million-dollar seawall and walkway project at Ōrewa Beach after construction paused during the busy summer period.

Arts 20 Mar 2025

Sisters, aunties, daughters and mothers to celebrate Myers Park  

Bring your daughters, mothers, aunties and female friends!

Elections 20 Mar 2025

Raymond Tan joins Kaipātiki Local Board

Raymond Tan has now joined the Kaipātiki Local Board following the resignation of former member Adrian Tyler.

Community 19 Mar 2025

Positive Pathways empowering rangatahi

In Papakura, many young men have incredible potential but face barriers that can make it harder to reach their goals. The Positive Pathways program is designed to help rangatahi develop in confidence, leadership and life skills.  

Events

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

05 Jul 2026

Make a Matariki star

Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

08 Jul 2026

Rōreka workshop - Matariki session

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.

09 Jul 2026

Poi making

Join Parnell Library to celebrate Matariki during the school holidays by making poi!

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

11 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae

Together we’ll be planting native plants to help restore the marae grounds, riverbank and awa, co...

14 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Dog Man: The Musical

Based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey.