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Community 17 Aug 2023

Local grants that help locals express themselves

Making grants available to local groups remains an Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board priority.

17 Aug 2023

Triple pointer revamp ready for Onehunga

Onehunga Bay Reserve rejuvenated for hours of young fun.

Community 16 Aug 2023

Bloom booms with all-weather canopy

Public support has made it possible for a group working with intellectually disabled people to provide better facilities.

Council news 16 Aug 2023

Coastal adaptation strategies approved for Āwhitu and Manukau South

Two new Shoreline Adaptation Plans have been approved by councillors

16 Aug 2023

Meeting the Te Hono funding challenge

Whau Local Board and Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni are committed to finding the funds to enable its development.

Libraries 16 Aug 2023

Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building

St Heliers Library has reopened in its permanent location following upgrades.

Community 15 Aug 2023

That looks good enough to eat!

Manurewa-based Beautification Trust is launching a cut price fruit and vegetable service for those who put taste before good looks.

Walkways 15 Aug 2023

Signs on point for Tryphena Coastal Trail

Small signposts to enhance one of Aotea / Great Barrier's gems will be installed soon.

Events

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...