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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

02 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

A Green Oasis: Exploring Symonds Street Cemetery

Join us for an adventure through our past!

02 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024

Blanket Stitch Badges

Bring a picnic and make a day of it!

02 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

October School Holidays

Come along for school holiday fun and activities.

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Time Warp - Blockhouse Bay Library October School Holidays

Come along for school holiday fun.

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Visit Alberton and Make a Wind Vane

Go nautical this Heritage Festival, bring the kids to visit Alberton and make your own wind vane.

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Visit Highwic and Make a Wind Vane

Bring the kids to visit Highwic and make your own wind vane.

31 Aug 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Adults Learn to Ride

Bring your own bike or borrow one of ours.

01 May 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors one on one tech support - Hobsonville Point

A workshop for seniors who would like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet.