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Community 2 May 2024

Waiapu Precinct gets underway

Onehunga will get new public spaces and improved streetscapes as the Waiapu Precinct project goes into the detailed design phase, ahead of work starting at the end of the year.

Community 2 May 2024

Fines and community service for breaches by developers embraced by local board

Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board stands behind the decision to enforce substantial fines and community service on developers found in breach of the RMA regulations.

Community 1 May 2024

Targeted paths rate sent for final approval

Franklin Local Board will ask the Governing Body to give final approval to a targeted rate for the area to fund paths and pedestrian improvements.

Community 1 May 2024

Half time - swap over!

It's all change - sort of - at the top for Manurewa Local Board

Community 1 May 2024

Change of roles within Henderson-Massey Local Board

Dr. Will Flavell steps in to replace Brooke Loader as the new deputy chair of Henderson-Massey Local Board.

City Centre Waterfront 30 Apr 2024

Dance to the beats of Africa

Freyberg Square will move to the drumbeats of Africa on Friday 3 May when Ellen Melville Centre hosts an Afrikan Market between 4pm and 8pm, ushering in Africa Month and New Zealand Music Month side by side.

Community 30 Apr 2024

Eco-neighbourhoods create fun environment for learning

Dedicated work is being carried out in Ōtara to make meaningful contributions towards combating climate change.

Community 30 Apr 2024

A change of seasons for Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board

With Autumn in full swing, a shift in leadership is occurring within the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Events

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Scottish Ceilidh

Join us for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music.

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

01 Aug 2026

Build your own terrarium

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

01 Aug 2026

Every house tells a story: Researching your home

Every house has a story to tell and our researchers can show you the tools to start you on your j...

01 Aug 2026

Genealogy fundamentals talk

Join Ruth Rye from the Franklin Branch New Zealand Society of Genealogists and begin your journey...

01 Aug 2026

Introduction to botanical printing

You’ll transform vintage 1980s Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own!

01 Aug 2026

Sharing seedlings

Join our gardening community at Myers Park Cottage.