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Community 31 Jul 2024

How we represent you in East Auckland: Time to have your say

The Howick Local Board is proposing subdivision changes to better serve and reflect local communities.

Pools 31 Jul 2024

Northwest pool moves forward

News that plans for a new pool in the Northwest of Auckland is one step closer has delighted community advocates.

Environment news 30 Jul 2024

Preventing pollution in Penrose

One hundred Penrose businesses this year were visited by pollution prevention experts to assess and educate them of ways to prevent potential sources of pollution entering the harbour via stormwater drains.

Pools 30 Jul 2024

Whau pool one stroke closer

News that the proposed Whau Aquatic and Recreation Centre is one stroke closer to coming to life has delighted community leaders.

Environment 29 Jul 2024

Environment and volunteers backed by board budget

Environmental projects and volunteer hubs are among the beneficiaries of the new budget agreed by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for the coming year.

Community 29 Jul 2024

Crossing gets the green light!

A long-awaited pedestrain crossing to service a Sikh temple has opened.

Blockhouse Bay Library 29 Jul 2024

Raise the roof - Upgrades coming for Blockhouse Bay Library

Necessary work at Blockhouse Bay Library to repair the roof and increase the usable space will begin in October.  

Community 23 Jul 2024

Board funding applications open

Eligible community groups, organisations, schools and providers can now apply for the Quick Response grant (up to $2,000) and Local Grants (over $2,000).

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Rhymetime - Glen Eden

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories, games and finger rhymes.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Board Game Afternoon

Play classic and modern games, meet new people, and enjoy a great time together.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Create Club

Join us every Thursday for Create Club  a fun and inspiring after school art session designed esp...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Designed for ages 2 years and under, bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes,...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.