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Community 24 Jul 2024

Pou recognises significance of harbour

A pou named Ngaa Hua o Te Maanuka, carved by Dean Flavell (Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua), tells a story of the importance of the Manukau Harbour.

Community 23 Jul 2024

Board funding applications open

Eligible community groups, organisations, schools and providers can now apply for the Quick Response grant (up to $2,000) and Local Grants (over $2,000).

Community 23 Jul 2024

Thumbs up for local board grants programme

Funding applications for Ōtara-Papatoetoe board’s 2024/2025 grants programme is open and closes 9 August 2024.

Election Topics 22 Jul 2024

How we represent you in Rodney: Time to have your say

Rodney residents urged to give feedback on some proposed, but significant local changes in the council's representation review.

Community 22 Jul 2024

Helping little hands have a greener future

Toddlers from Best Start in Marne Road Papakura will soon be planting their own vegetables.

Community 22 Jul 2024

Green Thumb Crew: Young Gardeners of Tupu

Meet one of the many groups of passionate young gardeners, responding to the call to combat climate change and actively champion sustainable living in Ōtara.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Jul 2024

More for youth and big plans for parks

Find out about some of the projects being funded in the next year by Waitematā Local Board.

Zero Waste 19 Jul 2024

Upskilling community groups and another step towards zero waste

Find out about new projects being funded by the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Events

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...

31 Aug 2024

Creating Family Trees With Online Software

Learn basics of the most popular PC-based software (apps) available that can be used to record yo...

31 Aug 2024

Little Unique

Join an informative one day weekend mosaic workshop suitable for art enthusiasts of all ages and...

31 Aug 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Newell Harry and Peter Simpson

This two-person exhibition brings into dialogue the practices of Australian-based South African a...

01 Sep 2024

Soft Stone Sculpture Workshop

This workshop is an excellent introduction to sculpting and no experience is necessary.

01 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Beginner's Panel Carving with Natanahira Pona

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and more.

03 Sep 2024

Sort Your Space & Clear Your Mind Using the KonMari Method

Join Celine Sumic, certified KonMari Consultant, as she discusses how you can achieve more joy in...

03 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024

In Other Words

Meet characters Arthur and Jane as they retell how they met, fell in love and tried to cope with...