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Community 20 Aug 2024

Local Alcohol Policy helps safety in our communities

The community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe are celebrating the new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which promises to raise a fresh wave of hope and helping efforts to curb the flood of cheap alcohol.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Sports grants support local participation

Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton welcomes council funding being put in place for Bruce Pulman Park.

Waste 20 Aug 2024

Zero-waste Waiōrea turns one

Since opening in August 2023, the centre has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors.

Community 16 Aug 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Cleaning up our environment 16 Aug 2024

Wairaki Stream sheds 50 tonnes

Lynfield Beach Cove Reserve is now open to the public - one month sooner than anticipated.

Have your say 16 Aug 2024

Help protect Kaipātiki's coasts

Kaipātiki residents are being asked to share their thoughts on plans to protect and manage local coastal areas.

Sports / Leisure 16 Aug 2024

Avondale College receives sports facility boost

Avondale’s budding sports stars have received a major boost after a funding award to maintain and improve the operation of local facilities.

14-24 year olds 15 Aug 2024

Tennis and squash club gets major boost

Papakura Tennis and Squash Club has received a major funding boost.

Events

29 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025

Into Ocean & Ice

Take a trip to Antarctica through the exhibition Into Ocean & Ice.

22 Nov 2024 - 23 Feb 2025

Portage Ceramic Awards Exhibition 2024

Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery is thrilled to announce the 2024 finalists of the highly an...

15 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Learn to Crochet with the Brightside Spinners

Discover the joy of working with yarn and hooks in a friendly and supportive environment.

01 Nov 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Enjoy the famous, influential, and entertaining masterpieces of twentieth-century cinema.

01 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Chess Club

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club.

18 Oct 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

English Conversation Group

Come and join us to practice your English conversation skills. All welcome! Fridays 10:30-11:30am.  

18 Oct 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

BrainCharge

BrainCharge is a fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults.

04 Oct 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Digital Help Drop-Ins

Drop into our session with a tech query for some one-on-one digital assistance!