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Community 8 Aug 2024

Safety and Transport Projects in Focus

Calls to realign Chapel Road to improve safety and to progress work around Mill Road are features of Howick Local Board’s response to the draft Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan (RTLP) 2024-2034.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Pedal and giggles

Bike Hubs are enhancing the Ōtara-Papatoetoe community, with each ride an adventure that’s wheelie fun!

Community 8 Aug 2024

18th Estuary Art and Ecology Award winners

Five exceptional artists - selected from 22 finalists - and their works, Tūna, Eyes Wide Open, Mitigation at the Margins, I see you in the estuary, and Life Cycle.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Splash of Unity - Community Rallies for Pools and Leisure Centre

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, councillor Lotu Fuli and community members have welcomed a council decision around the future of pools and leisure facilities.

Community 8 Aug 2024

$50 fare cap a nod to board’s advocacy for cheaper public transport

A new Auckland Transport initiative is a HOP in the right direction, according to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 8 Aug 2024

TOP Factor: Ōtara Civic Service Awards

The stellar leadership of Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth and their role in helping to shape local board decisions was celebrated at an awards dinner.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Transport for our residents, businesses, and environment

Transport projects that meet the needs of residents, businesses, and the environment should be included for funding in the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network.

Akl Paths 8 Aug 2024

Part of Puketāpapa tracks a step closer to reopening

The 10-kilometre coastal track that borders eight reserves and wraps around Lynfield, Waikōwhai and Hillsborough, is being restored in stages following extensive damage from 2023’s adverse weather.

Events

01 Oct 2024

Pasifika stories & stick weaving

Listen to stories from our Pacific neighbours and try your hand at traditional stick weaving.

01 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Squiggla Workshops

Unlock your creativity and have some fun exploring a variety of visual thinking and mark-making t...

01 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

Play with Patterns

Step back in time, explore the historic buildings in the village and the heritage gardens, feed t...

01 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Free family fun at Mt Roskill Library

Join us for these exciting school holidays.

01 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Howick Library School Holiday Programme

Join us these school holidays for a series of exciting events.

01 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024

YAKISHIME - Earth Metamorphosis

Yakishime, firing unglazed wares at high temperatures, is said to be one of the most basic means...

01 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Biketober

Join our annual festival of bicycle fun, brightening up neighbourhoods all over Tāmaki Makaurau,...

01 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2025

The Wonders of Grafton

Join Edward Bennett on a two-hour walk of Grafton.