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Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2024

The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names

Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.

Community 8 Mar 2024

There will be no MOTH-ING around in this competition

Enthusiastic students in the Howick Local Board area can compete in the boards annual Moth Plant Pod Competition and help to protect and restore the natural environment.

Community 7 Mar 2024

New home found for valued service

Papakura Budgeting Service has secured a new home at the 'Old Courthouse' in Papakura.

14-24 year olds 7 Mar 2024

Franklin sports facilities under pressure

More sports but not more fields. Franklin Local Board is planning for the future as participation in sport continues to grow.

Environment 7 Mar 2024

How targeted rates have helped Aotea

Find out how two environment targeted rate have been put to good use on the motu.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Mar 2024

Old quarry now diving duck haven

Ōrākei Local Board celebrates Parks Week

Community 6 Mar 2024

Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures

It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 1 Mar 2024

Manurewa board chair steps down early

Manurewa Local Board chair Glenn Murphy is handing over early to deputy Matt Winiata for family reasons.

Events

17 Jul 2024

Author Talk: Lee Murray

Lee has taken the ancient legend of the fox spirit to tell the hidden tales of women of the Chine...

17 Jul 2024

Bamboo Printing with Oils

Join us for a fun printing workshop where children will create their own series of unique bamboo...

17 Jul 2024

Contemporary Bone Carving

Join us for a full day of creativity where students will learn to carve their own unique taonga f...

17 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

T-shirt Knitting Workshop

Learn how to knit with fabric and create something unique.

17 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

For Country by Joni Nelson

Sharp-tongued, darkly funny, and uniquely Aotearoa, For Country, propels us into the future, acro...

16 Jul 2024 - 17 Jul 2024

Garden Gnome Party

Welcome to the world of garden gnomes, where each one is unique and full of personality!

16 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Chrome Dome & Schizo

Chrome Dome and Schizo is a fusion of poetry and memory play. A recollection and preservation of...

13 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Rodgers and Hammerstein's enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairytale performed by a youth ca...