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Community 28 Jul 2023

What would you advocate for, Aotea?

The draft Local Board Plan 2023 includes advocacy for important issues that affect the community.

Have your say 27 Jul 2023

Speak up Hibiscus and Bays residents about the local board plan

Hibiscus and Bays local board members are asking residents to speak up about priorities for their community during consultation on their draft plan.

Community 27 Jul 2023

Local Board Plan priorities: tell us what you think Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board’s draft plan is now open for consultation, and the board is calling on you to share your thoughts on its key priorities to make sure they’ve got it right.

Community 26 Jul 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has made the tough call not to fund the two Kauri Kids ECE programmes at Ōtara Leisure Centre and Papatoetoe Allan Brewster, from its already reduced budget, now that the regional funding for the programme has been dis...

Community 26 Jul 2023

A new LEASE on life for East Tamaki Rugby Football Club Incorporated

A long-standing sports club in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area has just had its lease renewed.

Community 26 Jul 2023

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

At it's business meeting, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreed to fund Kauri Kids Centres until December 2023, before closing them, now that regional funding has been discontinued.

Community 24 Jul 2023

First South Auckland destination playground takes fun to spectacular new heights

Recently transformed into a new epic adventure hub, the Manukau community and residents from across Tāmaki Makaurau can now enjoy Hayman Park playground - South Auckland's first destination playground, featuring the tallest playtower in Aotearoa.

Community 21 Jul 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan consultation open

It’s more important than ever that residents speak up and let Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board know if the three-year plan, just released for consultation, is right for our community.

Events

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhyme Time with Stories at Avondale Library

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

19 Feb 2026

ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the vibrant sounds of Aotearoa New Zealand's Asian Diasporic musici...

19 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Cultural experience

Join us at Waitākere Central Library in celebrating the 2026 Lunar New Year for a special Lunar C...

19 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Terrific Tots

As a special Lunar New Year celebration, we will be sharing a brand-new board book read by the au...

19 Feb 2026

Vector Lights x Morning People Pride Party

Tāmaki Makaurau! Morning People is back on the waterfront for a special Pride edition, teaming up...

19 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Teen Artwork

This course is ideal for teens at all skill levels and for those considering further education in...

12 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

Upcycling Sewing Classes

Discover how to transform old clothes into new creations while helping reduce textile waste!

12 Feb 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Realistic Drawing and Portrait Oil Painting Class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques. From outlines an...