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Community 6 Aug 2024

Show time for Panmure Basin bridge

The curtain is about to be raised on works to prepare for installation of the new Panmure Basin bridge for pedestrians, scooters and bikes.

Environment news 2 Aug 2024

Neighbours combine to battle flooding

Floodwaters have no respect for council boundaries.

Environment 31 Jul 2024

Environmental heroes supported by Kaipātiki board

Over $1.3 million will help deliver environmental projects across the Kaipātiki region in the coming year, following the local board agreeing its environmental budget at a June business meeting.

Community 31 Jul 2024

Let it flow, becoming flood resilient

News that work has begun clearing a flood-prone stream in Māngere East is welcome news for a community grappling with frequent flooding.

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.

Events

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau friendly exercise class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) and kōr...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

27 May 2026

Author talk: Charlotte Macdonald

In this extensively illustrated lecture, we will travel across what the author has termed the 'ga...