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Community 6 Jun 2025

Buggin’ Brilliant at Mist of Life

TV icon Ruud Kleinpaste turned Kohuora Park, Papatoetoe into a science lab on early May, joining 120+ students, teachers, and the Sustainable Schools team for a hands-on day of nature and discovery — all backed by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Ōtaki o te Wai: Plans on Hold, Vision Strong

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board supported the project and is disappointed by the pause after years of planning.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2025

Hibiscus and Bays grants support 31 local projects

Thirty-one local groups have received nearly $195,000 in the final grants round of the year from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park

Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see significant upgrades at the park to support the relocation of its domestic cricket operations.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Imrie Park needs more WOW for the whole crowd

From basic to brilliant: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents are needed to help transform Imrie Park playground.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Better playground spot in Ōtara Town Centre? You tell us!

Ōtara Town Centre's new playground is being led by local rangatahi, and the community can help shape the design and choose the location.

Elections 30 May 2025

Facts to help you run Auckland

Here are some handy things to know about Auckland as you consider putting yourself up to take the reins.

Events

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Coding Club at East Coast Bays Library

Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML.

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Social Knitting Club at Little Leys

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

10 Feb 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Kori me te ruri | Wriggle and Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme sessions foster early literacy skills, promoting active movement and brain deve...

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Lego Club - Glen Eden

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Pēpē at Waimāhia Clendon Library

Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, an...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...