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Development 25 Mar 2021

Ormiston Town Centre is open for business

The major retail destination is part of a 19-hectare development in south-east Auckland, an area with a rapidly growing population.

19 Mar 2021

Last call for input on Recovery Budget

With only three days remaining in the Auckland Council Recovery Budget Consultation timeframe, Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor and Local Board Chair are encouraging their community to get online and have a say.

19 Mar 2021

Still time to have your say on the Recovery Budget

Aucklanders are being reminded that it is not too late to have a say in the Auckland Council Recovery Budget, with five days remaining until feedback is closed on 22 March 2021.

18 Mar 2021

Takapuna holiday park upgrade a step closer

The next step towards a modern, fit-for-purpose campground at the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park has been realised, with Devonport-Takapuna Local Board giving landowner approval for works to prepare and develop the site.

Have your say 17 Mar 2021

Final days for feedback on 10-year Budget

Albany Ward Councillor John Watson is urging residents and ratepayers to have their say in the final week of consultation on Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget.

17 Mar 2021

Time running out to have your say in Whau

The clock is ticking and Whau residents should have their say on the 10-year Budget before it is too late, says Whau ward councillor Tracy Mulholland.

17 Mar 2021

10-year Budget views sought

Consultation on the 10-year Budget closes on 22 March and the south's elected members are urging residents to speak up.

Youth / Rangatahi 16 Mar 2021

Town sees Faces of Change

A new art installation in Papakura features images of the town's young people.

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13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Central City

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13 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Senior Digital Club

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11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

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02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge - North

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30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

27 Jan 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

RBG: Of Many, One

A master stroke of directorial vision, Priscilla Jackman reconjures RBG in this once-in-a-generat...

23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

Come Write-in

Join us for a cuppa and meet other writers and work on your projects!

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

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