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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

07 Feb 2026 - 21 Mar 2026

Kalia ‘o Māui Tikitiki A-Taranga

This creation provides a interesting way for all ages and communities to learn about our diverse...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Feelings In Moments

Elliot Thorp’s work explores the contrast between the soft domestic nature of a quilt and the unc...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Forever | Two Hands Tattoo

The exhibition highlights the artistic evolution of Two Hands Tattoo, showcasing the distinctive...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Green Noise

Green Noise is Tove Spary's reflection on her experiences with Ihi Ora, the Grafton based mental...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

The Queer Joy Community Quilt workshops

The patchwork quilt is a labour of aroha and kotahitanga, and the result of the makers’ skill sha...

02 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Kotahitanga in Colour

Each workshop focuses on a single rainbow colour, exploring the meaning of the Pride flag, whilst...

02 Feb 2026 - 04 Mar 2026

Lunar New Year Light Boxes

Glowing lightboxes pop up in Te Komititanga, showcasing vibrant artworks that welcome in the new...

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a free, month-long celebration of biking.