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Community 7 Aug 2023

Te Mahia savings benefit Manurewa station

Savings from Te Mahia's station upgrade will allow work to take place on the canopy at Manurewa station.

Community 7 Aug 2023

Apply for a Hibiscus and Bays grant

Community groups have until 15 September to apply for a Hibiscus and Bays grant.

Have your say 7 Aug 2023

Upper Harbour residents – share your views on the local board plan

Upper Harbour Local Board member Callum Blair is urging residents to make sure the plan meets their needs.

Community 7 Aug 2023

Grants open for Upper Harbour community

Community groups can apply for a grant until 15 September to deliver projects and events in the Upper Harbour Local Board area.

Community 7 Aug 2023

More funds committed to roundabout

Another $9800,000 has been allocated to work to improve a notorious Papakura accident blackspot.

Community 7 Aug 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Plan consultation open

It’s more important than ever that residents speak up and let Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board know if the three-year plan, still open for consultation, is right for the community.

Community 4 Aug 2023

$2.9 million in funding coming to Puketāpapa

Work across parks, facilities, heritage, transport and environmental projects will be delivered thanks to Puketāpapa Local Board approving its work programme for the 2023/2024 financial year.

Auckland's Future In Progress 4 Aug 2023

Chairs join call to be heard on board plans

Consultation on local board plans closes on 14 August.

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Tai Chi - Birkenhead

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

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11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

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30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

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23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

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16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

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