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Community 3 Sep 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Sep 2024

Tennis and squash club gets major boost

Papakura Tennis and Squash Club has received a major funding boost.

Environment news 3 Sep 2024

Wairaki Stream sheds 50 tonnes

Lynfield Beach Cove Reserve is now open to the public - one month sooner than anticipated.

Community 3 Sep 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Have your say 3 Sep 2024

Help protect Kaipātiki's coasts

Kaipātiki residents are being asked to share their thoughts on plans to protect and manage local coastal areas.

Community 3 Sep 2024

Local Alcohol Policy helps safety in our communities

The community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe are celebrating the new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which promises to raise a fresh wave of hope and helping efforts to curb the flood of cheap alcohol.

City Rail Link 3 Sep 2024

Station ready for return of trains

Pukekohe Station is ready for use but trains from the station are delayed for now.

Community 2 Sep 2024

Southern boards make workshops open

Until now only business meetings have been open to the public, but the three most southern local boards in Auckland will now also open workshops.

Events

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Social Knitting Club at Little Leys

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

10 Feb 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Kori me te ruri | Wriggle and Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme sessions foster early literacy skills, promoting active movement and brain deve...

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Lego Club - Glen Eden

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Pēpē at Waimāhia Clendon Library

Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, an...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Think Outside the Box

Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.