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Parks / Outdoors 28 Mar 2024

Windmill Park plan approved

A new plan to futureproof local sports facility Windmill Park, outlining a new layout, priorities and development opportunities, has been adopted by Albert-Eden Local Board.

Cleaning up our environment 21 Mar 2024

Aerial action over Te Auaunga Oakley Creek

More than 124 tonnes of uprooted trees, bridge structures and other debris were lifted during 10 hours of operations, as a result of arborists, engineers, stream specialists and helicopter crew working to clear Te Auaunga Oakley Creek Walkway creek.

Parks / Outdoors 28 Feb 2024

Wairaki / Lynfield Reserve – signed, sealed and delivered

It’s the first park in Puketāpapa to have its returned name signposted. In 2022, Puketāpapa Local Board formally adopted traditional Māori names for 17 parks which have been given dual names.

Community 20 Feb 2024

Roskill South Kindergarten unveils pou to mark 50 years

Local kindergarten commemorates 50 years with the construction of a meaningfully carved stand-alone pillar, marking an important moment and place, followed by a community-wide celebration.

Cleaning up our environment 14 Feb 2024

Mangrove survey launched

Few plants spark as much debate as mangroves. A survey is underway to find out more.

Libraries 14 Feb 2024

Point Chevalier interim library delayed

Despite reaching agreement for a lease at a Great North Road site, council has been informed that the business leasing the location is currently under negotiation for sale, and no longer available for lease.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Akl Paths 18 Dec 2023

Rediscover Puketāpapa's open spaces this summer

Want to know what’s happening in your local parks and community spaces this summer?

Events

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

Free July school holiday fun at Mt Roskill Library

Come and have some interactive fun this school holiday.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

July Holiday Experience

There is plenty of fantastic fun for everyone this July with minds-on and hands-on activities acr...

20 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Te Wā - A Moment In Time – Ngā Rangatahi Toa

Through interactive installations, rangatahi explore dimensions of their tapa whā – physical and...

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

04 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Epsom Community Library July School Holiday Events & Programs

Join us these school holidays for exciting community events.

09 May 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Kōrero Mai

Come along every Thursday for a relaxed and friendly session of kōrero in Te Reo Māori run by loc...

19 Jul 2024

Pepa Rererangi Fun Zone

Dust off your flight jackets and join us for a FREE fun folding session at the library.