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Dogs 10 Feb 2025

Paws for thought

Ōrākei residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Community 10 Feb 2025

Connecting worlds: Diversity Festival 2025

This year’s Diversity Festival, on Saturday 1 March, is set to be an unmissable celebration. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, and Westfield Manukau.

Transport 5 Feb 2025

Pukekohe train a relief for locals

After nearly 3 years of waiting the Pukekohe train service officially resumed this week, making the morning commute much easier for locals.

Transport 4 Feb 2025

Local boards push for Mill Road corridor

Local boards in the south continue to advocate for Mill Road to provide an alternative corridor to the Southern Motorway.

Hauraki Gulf 3 Feb 2025

Designated dog area decisions

Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Community 3 Feb 2025

New footbridge opens in Wellsford

A new footpath and pedestrian bridge enables residents to walk from Rodney Street to Centennial Park without having to cross busy State Highway 1.

Community 3 Feb 2025

Welcome to Ōtara-Papatoetoe

With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the Ōtara-Papatoetoe board has launched a comprehensive Welcoming Plan as part of the Welcoming Communities programme.

Community 31 Jan 2025

Greenhithe park wins international green award

Wainoni Park in the Upper Harbour Local Board area has won the coveted Green Flag award.

Events

22 Feb 2025

Insider outsider: Author talk

Join Jade du Preez, author of ‘Outsider’, for a kōrero exploring connections with Japan, focusing...

22 Feb 2025

Movies in Parks: Raya and the Last Dragon

In a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior...

22 Feb 2025

Music in Parks Fergusson Domain

Make a date with friends and whānau for a relaxing day in the sun at Fergusson Domain.

22 Feb 2025

Paper marbling workshop

This will be a fun workshop learning some simple basics and then exploring this medium.

22 Feb 2025

'Pressing The Flesh'

Drop in to explore the art of printmaking.

22 Feb 2025

Pride whānau day

Experience the magic of a giant bubble show, craft your own beaded creations, and enjoy live music.

22 Feb 2025

Sky Pirates all stars in the Square

Sky Pirates All Stars are bringing their basketball action to Aotea Square.

22 Feb 2025

Southside Represent - 2025

This year’s event promises an exciting lineup of performances, creative showcases, and family-fri...