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Waste 7 Apr 2025

Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins

Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Apr 2025

History and highlights of Little Rangitoto Reserve

Ōrākei Local Board member David Wong tells us about Little Rangitoto Reserve.

Waste 4 Apr 2025

Papakura says bye-bye bin tags

Papakura residents will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from Thursday 1 May 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Heritage 3 Apr 2025

Legends of the West celebrates local heritage

The 2025 West Auckland Heritage Conference is themed Legends of the West: The People Who Have Influenced Our Heritage.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Safer streets for Glen Innes and Onehunga

There will be safer connections for Glen Innes and Onehunga following the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board investment of $640,000 to improve road safety.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Jill Gibson’s 28 years at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre

Jill Gibson has stepped away after 28 years working at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre, to take up a new role at YMCA North Shore.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Discover democracy: youth engagement in action Puketāpapa

What do you do when rubbish bins in your local walking area are not put out correctly on the kerbside? 

Transport 1 Apr 2025

Crossing with care: pedestrian crossing improvements on the way

Three transport projects aimed at improving pedestrian safety in Waitākere Ranges are set to begin, thanks to an almost $800,000 investment from the Local Board.

Events

22 Jul 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

The Analogue Hour

Read, create and enjoy a quiet hour - together, phone-free.

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

After school homework help/reading

Join us after school for a quiet, welcoming space to learn, read and grow.

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Brainy Babies

A fun session of music and play to stimulate your toddlers brain!

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Te Manawa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their car...

22 Jul 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpē | Babytime - Glenfield

Join us at Glenfield Library for a gentle session of music, rhymes and movement.

23 Jun 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Digital drop-in - Rānui

Every Wednesday we offer digital help to support digital literacy.

29 Apr 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club - Helensville

Come and show off your own builds, join in a co-operative adventure and chat about all things cubed.

29 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Kids time

Kids under six and their grownups are invited to join the Helensville Library staff for stories,...