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Safety 24 Jan 2024

Hot tips for summer safety

How you can help keep your neighbourhood safe this summer.

Playgrounds 17 Jan 2024

Glad tidings for Gladstone Park playground

A Parnell playground reopened with a crowd just in time for the summer holidays.

Plans / Projects 14 Nov 2023

Ōrākei Local Board adopts its three-year plan

Ōrākei's Local Board Plan sets out what it plans to achieve in the next three years.

Community 8 Nov 2023

Neighbourhood heroes - keeping our streets safe

Community patrols keep an eye on our neighbourhoods

Libraries 16 Aug 2023

Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building

St Heliers Library has reopened in its permanent location following upgrades.

Sports / Leisure 15 Aug 2023

Achieving goals at Michaels Avenue Reserve

Michaels Avenue Reserve in Ellerslie has had some upgrades.

Matariki 3 Aug 2023

Matariki celebrated with waka ama challenge

A waka ama competition took place in Okahu Bay to bring in the Māori new year.

Community 22 Jun 2023

Volunteers contribute to local youth wellbeing

A good, empathetic listener is at the other end of the line when young people in our community reach out to Youthline.

Events

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Adult Learners' Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Join us in celebrating adult learning with an exciting range of free events, workshops, and activ...

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Connecting people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Book Club

Come along to Remuera Library and be part of our Bookclub.

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

11 Sep 2026

Understanding sadness and grief

This workshop offers a gentle, supportive space to better understand your emotions and find your...

13 Sep 2026

Ellerslie Fairy Festival and Pirate Party 2026

Step into a world of magic and adventure.

23 Sep 2026

Girls’ Time: Friendships Workshop

A workshop designed to build self-esteem and give girls practical skills to help them navigate fr...

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.