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Sports / Leisure 11 Nov 2021

Panmure squash facilities back in form

The Panmure Squash and Rackets Club building has been renovated and renewed thanks to Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board.

Transport 11 Nov 2021

Changes ahead for Papakura accident blackspot

Papakura Local Board chair Brent Catchpole says the Takanini School Road and Manuroa Road intersection has caused concern because of the number of accidents and near-misses, and the large numbers of children walking to and from the nearby school.

9 Nov 2021

Manurewa-Papakura urged to push on

The Counties-Manukau District Health Board has hit the Government’s 90 percent first COVID-19 vaccination dose target. Manurewa-Papakura Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman says that’s a huge milestone but work to get the area fully vaccinated must...

Youth / Rangatahi 8 Nov 2021

Franklin urged to keep up COVID-19 drive

Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore says because of the area’s size, some rural communities found accessing vaccinations more difficult.

5 Nov 2021

Helping hand for Papakura community groups

Getting advice on how to cut down waste and create a better environmental future by reducing rubbish sent to landfill will be easier after a Papakura Local Board grant.

4 Nov 2021

Mission Bay’s Trevor Moss Davis Memorial Fountain switched on after water restrictions lifted

Following the lifting of Auckland’s remaining water restrictions in October, Mission Bay’s beloved water fountain will be switched back on this weekend. However, Auckland Council is urging visitors to Selwyn Reserve to refrain from splashing about...

Environment 2 Nov 2021

Work to do to stop tree canopy decline in Whau

Whau Local Board has reiterated its commitment to improving access to green spaces following the news that tree canopy cover in Whau has reduced by two per cent since 2018.

Development 2 Nov 2021

Wiri on the world stage

A project that brings iwi together with Auckland Council to regenerate the Puhinui area bordering Manurewa and Manukau has been recognised on the world stage.

Events

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

Choose from your favourite freaky monster and create your own hand-built clay mug.

30 Sep 2026

Spring guided walk

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

01 Oct 2026

Haydn & Shostakovich

Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg’s first suite from his music to the play...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Halloween Beasts

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures.

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

08 Oct 2026

Piringatahi: A heritage feast

Come along and browse a curated selection of cookbooks from 1714 to the present.

15 Oct 2026

Beethoven’s Piano No. 4

The brilliant 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu makes her Australasian debut with Beethoven...

17 Oct 2026

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra

A classical symphony orchestra performing a wide repertoire of music.