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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

06 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024 is being held for the month of July in all the downstair...

06 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards

Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.

06 Jul 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

The Walters Prize 2024

The Walters Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious contemporary art award.

02 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Intro-2-Vert Art Exhibition

Come explore this exhibition focusing on spirituality.

01 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Five Go on an Adventure

Based on the famous adventure stories by Enid Blyton.

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!

26 Jun 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

ZARAHN TŪWHARETOA SOUTHON

The paintings and drawings of whanau and friends in this exhibition explore traditional technique...

20 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

4 X 2

4x2 showcases ‘paintings’ framed with notched 4x2 timber, bound with muka. The exhibition reflect...