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Community 31 Jan 2025

Greenhithe park wins international green award

Wainoni Park in the Upper Harbour Local Board area has won the coveted Green Flag award.

Community 31 Jan 2025

Come together: Wesley festival to unite Puketāpapa  

Puketāpapa is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Tāmaki Makaurau, with English the second language for a large number of its residents. 

Youth / Rangatahi 31 Jan 2025

Te Hana playground is on the move

The playground at Te Hana Domain is set for a upgrade.

Community 31 Jan 2025

A democracy love story: everyone gets a seat

Who do you talk to if there’s a problem with public facilities or amenities?

Community 31 Jan 2025

Welcoming communities to the Whau

The Whau Local Board area welcomes many new residents year-round, including migrants, refugees and international students.

Community 28 Jan 2025

Greenwoods Corner set for safety upgrades in 2025

Epsom’s Greenwoods Corner will become a safer and better-connected town centre following a much-needed transport upgrade to be completed by the second quarter of 2025.

Community 28 Jan 2025

Possible pooch changes for Puketāpapa

Walking your pooch around some of Puketāpapa’s picturesque parks and reserves could be changing – following the dog policy, bylaw and regional and local park access rules consultation.

Walkways 28 Jan 2025

Member McPhee’s Madills memories

Local board member Angus McPhee tells us why Madills Farm is worth a visit.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.