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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.

Birkenhead Library 28 Aug 2024

Birken-heading into the past

Keen to take a walk into Birkenhead’s past? A collaboration between the local community and Kaipātiki Local Board is bringing the history of the area alive.

Sports / Leisure 27 Aug 2024

Game, set, match for Glen Eden Tennis Club

It’s ace news for Glen Eden Tennis Club with key upgrades set to be served up.

Waste 20 Aug 2024

Zero-waste Waiōrea turns one

Since opening in August 2023, the centre has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors.

Sports / Leisure 16 Aug 2024

Avondale College receives sports facility boost

Avondale’s budding sports stars have received a major boost after a funding award to maintain and improve the operation of local facilities.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi - Birkenhead

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Central City

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

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Senior Digital Club

Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior patrons to learn how to use th...

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge - North

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

27 Jan 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

RBG: Of Many, One

A master stroke of directorial vision, Priscilla Jackman reconjures RBG in this once-in-a-generat...

23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

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Join us for a cuppa and meet other writers and work on your projects!