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Community 26 Aug 2024

Taking care of our regional treasure

A new state-of-the-art workshop and enhanced amenities at Ambury Regional Park in Māngere Bridge, thanks to Auckland Council’s Regional Capital Investment Work Programme.

Waste 22 Aug 2024

Young and old learn to upcycle waste at South Auckland community workshops

Children as young as six, along with their grandparents, are learning practical ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at Green Warrior workshops run by the Sikh Women’s Association in Ōtāhuhu.

Community 21 Aug 2024

Grants help locals play sport

Franklin ward Councillor Andy Baker welcomes council funding being put in place across the district.

Pest plants 21 Aug 2024

Understanding exotic caulerpa around Aotea

Recent exotic caulerpa surveillance around Aotea gives insight into the extent of the pest seaweed.

Emergency Recovery 20 Aug 2024

Piha: Marawhara Stream sediment disposal

Work to clear the Marawhara Stream culvert area is underway.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Twice as Nice

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.

Events

01 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Rhymetime at Kumeu

Songs and rhymes for preschoolers.

09 Feb 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Mt Roskill Library Teen Book Group

Come and join the Mt Roskill Library Teen Book Group.

09 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Rānui Library

Join us for songs, musical instruments, finger rhymes, and bubbles to promote having fun while le...

02 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Reading Revolution - Rānui Library

Join Kate from The Reading Revolution for a relaxed session where the group reads a short story a...

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...

30 Nov 2024

Behind you, dad: finding your feet in a new land

Sit down, hear about his inspiring journey as author, migrant and father.

30 Nov 2024

Christmas on the Green

It's a perfect excuse to get your family and friends together for an evening of Christmas magic.

30 Nov 2024

DIY Bokashi Workshop - Glenfield Library

Learn all about the art of Bokashi Ferment Composting, and make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to ta...