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Community 12 Jun 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board grants for locals who know locals best

Forty-three community groups or organisations have benefited from Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s latest round of 2022/2023 grants.

Community 12 Jun 2023

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Papakura Local Board has recognised the outstanding contribution volunteers make to the community.

Community 9 Jun 2023

Clifton Court makes a case for Panmure

Newly spruced up Clifton Court public space opens up in Panmure.

Community 8 Jun 2023

Store volunteers to stop single can sales

A supermarket has been praised for volunteering to stop single can sales of high-alcohol content beer.

Community 6 Jun 2023

Southern boards back business

Business Improvement District rates have been put forward in Franklin, Manurewa and Papakura.

Community 5 Jun 2023

Local board approves four Three Kings road names

New road names connect residents to historic and cultural ties of Three Kings.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Over $55,000 awarded to Puketāpapa community

More than $290,000 in grants was requested in this funding round.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Events

09 Jul 2026

Under Pōhutukawa: A Shared Poetry Evening

Matariki is a time to remember, as well as look forwards, represented by the star Pōhutukawa.

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

Colour in your design and pop it into your jar, add the tea light and watch the shadow patterns a...

09 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Māori cooking workshop

Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop.

10 Jul 2026

Hautapu

This year, a range of kaupapa will be held for whānau to enjoy, connect and be part of.

10 Jul 2026

Kids drop-in clay activity

Less screen time, more green time - connect to nature with this lovely mindful activity.

10 Jul 2026

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Engage in craft activities inspired by our hero whetū Hiwa-i-te-rangi and enjoy kapa haka perform...

10 Jul 2026

Matariki at Howick Historical Village

As the Matariki constellation makes its annual appearance in our skies, come along to this specia...