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Play your part at Puketāpapa parks
In Puketāpapa there are a number of outstanding parks for the community to enjoy, and the local board is reminding park users to take care of these spaces so that everyone can enjoy them.
Nicholson Park serves up refreshed facilities
Mount Eden tennis courts have made a smashing return to service with a reopening by Tennis Auckland and Auckland Council elected members, following Nicholson Park's upgrade.
Saturday night fever at Potters Park
For one afternoon only, on Saturday 13 April, from 12pm Potters Park transforms into a dancefloor for Dancing in Parks.
Windmill Park plan approved
A new plan to futureproof local sports facility Windmill Park, outlining a new layout, priorities and development opportunities, has been adopted by Albert-Eden Local Board.
Aerial action over Te Auaunga Oakley Creek
More than 124 tonnes of uprooted trees, bridge structures and other debris were lifted during 10 hours of operations, as a result of arborists, engineers, stream specialists and helicopter crew working to clear Te Auaunga Oakley Creek Walkway creek.
Wairaki / Lynfield Reserve – signed, sealed and delivered
It’s the first park in Puketāpapa to have its returned name signposted. In 2022, Puketāpapa Local Board formally adopted traditional Māori names for 17 parks which have been given dual names.
Roskill South Kindergarten unveils pou to mark 50 years
Local kindergarten commemorates 50 years with the construction of a meaningfully carved stand-alone pillar, marking an important moment and place, followed by a community-wide celebration.
Mangrove survey launched
Few plants spark as much debate as mangroves. A survey is underway to find out more.
Events
April School Holiday Events at Mt Roskill Library
Join us for one of these events over the April school holidays.
April School Holidays at Sandringham
The free programme includes arts & crafts, outdoor play, games, baking and movies for kids aged 5...
MOTAT School Holiday Experience - Into The Lab
Catch a live show each hour and learn about the power of physical and chemical changes.
Lovers & Castaways
It was a decade in which artists sought to express what matters to them in greater fluency and co...
The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity
Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...
Guo Pei: Fashion, Art, Fantasy
In this Aotearoa New Zealand exclusive exhibition, experience the extravagant, breath-taking fash...
Cosmic Canvas
Join Chris the Astronomer as we explore the wonders of space.
