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Walk this way: Puketāpapa Local Board unlocks safer pedestrian crossing for Dominion Road
One of Auckland’s busiest roads will be easier to safely get cross, thanks to funding from the Puketāpapa Local Board.
Community feedback invited on memorial design at Pukekohe Cemetery
Plans for a memorial garden to recognise the unmarked graves in Pukekohe Cemetery have been released for public comment.
Calling all community champions for Papakura
From sports fields to community halls, arts spaces to local reserves, volunteers can be found in many places around neighbourhood, helping it thrive.
Four ways Papakura cares for its flora and fauna
Papakura Local Board committed $200,000 in 2025/2026 to protecting its natural environment.
Three ways Manurewa cares for its flora and fauna
Manurewa Local Board is investing $1.1 million in 2025/2026 to protect and enhance its natural environment.
Good vibes after school at Rangatahi Piki Ake
Rangatahi Piki Ake is a free youth drop-in programme for rangatahi aged 13–18 years offered during Term 2, thanks to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards.
5 ways locals help wildlife in Hibiscus and Bays
Locals are stepping up for nature and protecting native wildlife with support from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
More play, more fun: Muriwai Village Green gets a makeover
Construction starts soon to bring exciting new facilities for all ages.
Events
Cloisonné enamel for kids
You’ll learn how to carefully bend and shape delicate metal wires to form intricate patterns and...
Decorating Atar Pots
Paint and decorate a clay pot to celebrate Thingyan, Myanmar New Year.
Kath Bee author & entertainer
Come and join Kath Bee for an interactive fun event that will leave you with a smile on your face...
Easter creatures and monster mug mayhem
Design your own creature feature mug this Easter holidays!
Free performance and workshops
Come along for two days of fun and frivolity in the school holidays.
Leys Institute Little Library's school holidays events
Enjoy fun times at these school holiday events.
Epsom Library School Holiday Programme
Come along to any of the following fun events at Epsom Library these school holidays!
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.