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20 May 2021

New pedestrian bridge underway in Flat Bush

Work is underway to install a new pedestrian bridge on Flat Bush School Road following public feedback in September 2020.

Transport 20 May 2021

Trialling people-friendly spaces in West Papatoetoe to improve safety

A new trial of road layouts to help reduce vehicle speeds, provide safer crossings and prevent traffic from using residential streets as shortcuts has kicked off in West Papatoetoe.

Cycling 20 May 2021

Pop-up Glen Eden cycleway trial set to begin

The trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road leading to Glen Eden town centre will soon be underway.

Community 19 May 2021

Halls at the heart of Franklin community

Auckland Council's community halls maintain a crucial role in some of the city's outlying and rural areas.

Sports / Leisure 19 May 2021

Papakura Netball Centre gets new rubber surface

Auckland Council and other funders have delivered rubberised courts to the Papakura Netball Centre as part of a $2.3 million upgrade.

19 May 2021

Opening workshop doors to the public in Devonport-Takpauna

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has decided to open weekly workshops up to the public to foster understanding and transparency of its decisions.

Transport 18 May 2021

Youngsters make a stand

Pupils from Papakura Normal School have appeared in front of their local board appealing for action over road safety.

Cultural 18 May 2021

Māori names and stories showcased in local parks

Names harking back to history and stories treasured by Māori are being showcased in local parks across the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area.

Events

25 Mar 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Parnell Shared Reading Group

Join us for a stimulating hour of listening to stories and poetry being read aloud and chatted ab...

25 Mar 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Storytime at Warkworth Library

Storytime is a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes. Ideal for kids ages 3-5 years, but young...

18 Mar 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Music and movement classes for pēpi aged 0-18 months.

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Parnell Library

Join our librarian's for a half hour of movement, song and fun to help your kiddo's social, menta...

04 Mar 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Tech Mondays

Free drop in digital help with our friendly librarians for smartphones & tablets.

26 Feb 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Book Chat

Come along to talk about your favourite reads, something you are reading now, or maybe even just...

12 Feb 2024 - 24 Sep 2024

Titirangi Theatre Acting Classes for Children 2024

Acting classes for children at Titirangi Theatre in 2024 – with experienced tutor John Goudge.

22 Jan 2024 - 23 Dec 2024

Shore Knitters

Work on your own projects or learn to knit in this friendly weekly group. Children are welcome af...