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Youth / Rangatahi 8 Jul 2022

A market where kids upcycle, reuse, barter, buy, and swap

For kids and adults alike, this market is an opportunity to think sustainably about what you buy and why.

Community 7 Jul 2022

Grab a melanoma spot check

Get checked over when the Melanoma NZ van visits Papakura.

Community 6 Jul 2022

Grants support Hibiscus and Bays community

Almost $240,000 has been awarded in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board’s grant funding for 2021/2022

5 Jul 2022

Future proofing plan to connect Henderson given green light

Henderson-Massey Local Board has endorsed the Wai Horotiu Henderson Connection (formerly Oratia Shared Path) concept design, paving the way for the next stage of the design process.

Beaches 5 Jul 2022

Renewed Weymouth Wharf opens

A renewed Weymouth Wharf, popular jumping off and fishing spot, has opened.

Community 5 Jul 2022

Making Ōrākei a great place to live – together

In 2020 the community helped direct priorities for Ōrākei Local Board to focus on in the following three years. The goal: making Ōrākei a great place to live. 

Environment 4 Jul 2022

$174,000 for Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Protection Programme

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has approved $174,000 in funding for a programme of works to help protect the Heritage Area.

Plans / Projects 1 Jul 2022

Local board agreement delivers for Rodney residents

Town centre and community facilities improvements feature strongly in the Rodney Local Board agreement for the financial year 2022-23.

Events

01 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Flow With Pride - Restore

Join us for this free, gentle, strength-building series from Te Atatu Peninsula Yoga & Pilates, c...

01 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Make Days

Get crafty and celebrate Valentine’s all month long!

01 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Squad 180 Synergize Pride Sessions

In this 45-minute session, your instructor guides you through a flowing blend of Tai Chi, Yoga, a...

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Rainbow MessFest! with Messy Rainbows

Join us for Rainbow MessFest! - a colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, al...

01 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

3D Printing

Join us for our beginner-friendly sessions where you’ll learn the basics! 

04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics.

14 Sep 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

We Care's Play and Belong

Come and participate in a game-centred community engagement programme designed to spark genuine c...

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.