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Have your say 20 Feb 2020

Help us plan a better Glenfield

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how we can improve Glenfield’s town centre and surrounding area.

Plans / Projects 20 Feb 2020

Key upgrades on the way for Henderson

Two upgrades in the Henderson area will improve safety for cyclists on a key route and make a currently unused community space habitable following a decision by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 20 Feb 2020

Te Puna Market sprouts up in Henderson

A new fresh produce market has sprouted up in Henderson’s town centre, providing access to fresh local affordable kai after the neighbourhood’s primary supermarket closed late last year.

Arts 20 Feb 2020

Arts coordinator role funded for Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board has given funding to community arts group Kāhui Creative Waiheke to establish a community-led arts coordinator role on the island.

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Old Pukekohe signs restored by locals

Signs that vanished from Pukekohe have been restored and returned thanks to some detective work.

Playgrounds 17 Feb 2020

Manurewa's Keith Park caters for all abilities

Manurewa's Keith Park playground is Auckland's first playspace designed and built so that children of all abilities can enjoy playing together.

Educational 17 Feb 2020

Papakura school's 50th marked with photo gift

A photograph of the Papakura District Council coat of arms, carved by former Rosehill art teacher Noel Kerr, has been presented to the school to mark its 50th anniversary.

Environment 17 Feb 2020

Dutch elm disease hits Pukekohe elms

Dutch elm disease has affected a small number of trees in Pukekohe. They will be removed to prevent the disease from spreading.

Events

25 Jan 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

From the Authors Mouth

Share your creative writing projects with other writers in the community that meets once a month.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Club

We have a creative relationship with the books we read, meaning no two people read a book in the...

27 Sep 2024

Free Japanese Film Screening - A Silent Voice

Free Japanese Film Screening is being held at Ellen Melville Centre on the last Friday of each mo...

27 Sep 2024

Large-Scale Organic Hand-Building

This demonstration will provide a valuable opportunity to learn and refine your skills.

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

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

28 Sep 2024

Ara Lodge 348 I.C. Heritage Walk

Join us for a walking tour through the heart of Auckland city’s heritage precinct.

28 Sep 2024

Cornwall Park Heritage Day: Recreation

Join us for a Heritage Day of recreation!

28 Sep 2024

Creative Clay Garden Markers

Join potter Jackie Muller and make a set of eight clay plant markers to personalise your garden.