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Cleaning up our environment 30 Jul 2024

Preventing pollution in Penrose

One hundred Penrose businesses this year were visited by pollution prevention experts to assess and educate them of ways to prevent potential sources of pollution entering the harbour via stormwater drains.

Pools 30 Jul 2024

Whau pool one stroke closer

News that the proposed Whau Aquatic and Recreation Centre is one stroke closer to coming to life has delighted community leaders.

Environment 29 Jul 2024

Environment and volunteers backed by board budget

Environmental projects and volunteer hubs are among the beneficiaries of the new budget agreed by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for the coming year.

Community 29 Jul 2024

Crossing gets the green light!

A long-awaited pedestrain crossing to service a Sikh temple has opened.

Blockhouse Bay Library 29 Jul 2024

Raise the roof - Upgrades coming for Blockhouse Bay Library

Necessary work at Blockhouse Bay Library to repair the roof and increase the usable space will begin in October.  

Community 24 Jul 2024

Pou recognises significance of harbour

A pou named Ngaa Hua o Te Maanuka, carved by Dean Flavell (Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua), tells a story of the importance of the Manukau Harbour.

Community 23 Jul 2024

Board funding applications open

Eligible community groups, organisations, schools and providers can now apply for the Quick Response grant (up to $2,000) and Local Grants (over $2,000).

Community 23 Jul 2024

Thumbs up for local board grants programme

Funding applications for Ōtara-Papatoetoe board’s 2024/2025 grants programme is open and closes 9 August 2024.

Events

16 Nov 2024 - 02 Mar 2025

Sculpture in the Gardens

Head along with friends and family and be wowed by a spectacular display of sculptures.

14 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

A Doll's House, Part 2

Plumb Theatre, in partnership with Auckland Live, are back and this time to present a captivating...

14 Nov 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Camping

Over one raucous night in Lovers' Cove, cocktails are downed, catfights explode, and repressed de...

06 Nov 2024 - 13 Jan 2025

Mackelvie Pattern Books

Don’t miss a summer display with highlights from James Mackelvie’s library including rare pattern...

03 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2024

Make Days at the Maritime Museum

Drop into the Maritime Museum on Sundays in November and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

03 Nov 2024 - 02 Feb 2025

Liquid States: Gretchen Albrecht

Liquid States is a major survey exhibition examining works produced by Albrecht in the 1970s and...

01 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Free Guided Museum Tours

Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.

01 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Manly Volunteer Fire Brigade Diamond Jubilee Photographic Display

Join us as we honor the 60th anniversary of the Manly Volunteer Fire Brigade and their unwavering...