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Community 6 Sep 2023

Oranga decides and gets $85,000 boost

Residents of Oranga, a suburb located between Onehunga and Penrose, got to submit ideas for projects to benefit their whānau-oriented neighbourhood.

Community 5 Sep 2023

Equity funding challenges acknowledged

Franklin Local Board wants boards to keep an open mind on the issue of more equitable funding.

Community 31 Aug 2023

Not being left out in the cold! Māngere Winter Strong with The Cause Collective

Thanks to the efforts of The Cause Collective Winter Strong campaign, the community of Māngere have an extra layer of care over winter.

Environment 31 Aug 2023

Little penguins boxed in love out west

Little penguins are being given every chance of thriving on the iconic west coast beach.

Sports / Leisure 31 Aug 2023

A plan to get Henderson-Massey active

Well-considered investment in sport and recreation facilities is vital to get people moving.

Community 31 Aug 2023

Call to halt caulerpa’s spread in Waiheke waters supported by board

Auckland boaters are being asked to stay away from areas of the Waiheke coastline following the discovery of invasive seaweed exotic caulerpa.

Council news 31 Aug 2023

New Papakura water treatment plant boosts Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres

The new $81m Papakura Water Treatment Plant will help boost Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres a day when it goes into service on Thursday 31 August, 2023.

Community 31 Aug 2023

Teens from Ōtara are 'go for launch' for unforgettable NASA Space Camp journey

Sixteen rangatahi have launched their scientific knowledge on a global scale after taking part in a NASA Space Camp, thanks to funding from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.

Events

14 Sep 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

We Care's Play and Belong

Come and participate in a game-centred community engagement programme designed to spark genuine c...

31 Aug 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Takaanini Crochet Club

It's an awesome opportunity to meet fellow crocheters, share your skills and make friends. 

23 Mar 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Crochet Group

Join us for a fun afternoon of crochet, where you can work on your own project and make friends w...

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Sign & Sing

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for an afternoon of songs, waiata, and NZSL.

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

05 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.