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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.

Community 21 Jul 2023

The end and beginning of a jubilant era for Jubilee Bridge

Panmure's Jubilee Bridge is closed. The pedestrian bridge is no longer safe. Construction of the new bridge is expected to be completed in 2025. More on the project here.

Events

21 Feb 2026

K-pop Dance Workshop and Hanfu Experience

Learn high energy moves at our K-pop dance workshop and step into tradition with a beautiful Hanf...

21 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Dumplings Workshop

Join us for a hands-on Dumplings Workshop where you’ll learn the art of making traditional dumpli...

21 Feb 2026

Lunar on Lorne

Get ready for an epic street party in the heart of Auckland!

21 Feb 2026

Malaysia Yee Sang Salad Making

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a hands-on Malaysia Yee Sang salad making experience.

21 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: The Super Mario Brothers Movie

Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi are warped to the magical Mushroom Kingdom, and Mario must team...

21 Feb 2026

Music in Parks - Long Bay

Come along to Long Bay rocks with Automatic80s, Hands Off and Rumpus Machine.

21 Feb 2026

Visual Art Workshop for Adults

Join Mutu Community Arts for a free art taster workshop.

21 Feb 2026

Women + Non-binary Artist Hui

This workshop offers a warm pause - a few hours to come back to yourself, somatically and kindly.