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Libraries 2 Nov 2018

Our libraries are of huge value to our community

Libraries are a key feature in the local board plans for both Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

Environment 2 Nov 2018

Community rallies to ensure beach declared swim safe

Clarks Beach is one for four beaches in the Manukau Harbour to be deemed swimmable this summer.

Environment 1 Nov 2018

Seven actions to tackle climate change in Whau

A community approach is key to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions generated by the Whau each year.

Sports / Leisure 1 Nov 2018

Trio to be inducted into Ōtara Sports Hall of Fame

Three of Ōtara's finest will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2018 Ōtara Sports Awards.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Nov 2018

Taniwha Reserve redevelopment consultation opens

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is seeking feedback on a draft plan for the reserve in Glen Innes.

14-24 year olds 1 Nov 2018

Students plan for Papakura's future

The future of Papakura is in good hands if Opaheke School’s students are anything to go by.

Parks / Outdoors 31 Oct 2018

Boggust Park is getting a new look

Māngere-Ōtahuhu Local Board has approved the concept plan for the development of Boggust Park.

Development 31 Oct 2018

The sun is shining on Glen Eden village

The Auckland Unitary Plan is enabling the growth of quality urban design and building in Glen Eden.

Events

15 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: The War with Grandpa

A boy goes to war with his grandpa (Robert De Niro) who's moving in and taking his bedroom in thi...

16 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025

Beginner's panel carving

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to...

21 Mar 2025

Music in Parks: Takutai Square

Auckland Council’s Music in Parks is teaming up with Britomart to celebrate the precinct's 20th b...

22 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Papakura

Music in Parks is proud to partner with Pacific Music Awards to showcase an afternoon of the best...

30 Mar 2025

East Auckland Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon™ 2025

Let’s get our Kiwi kids outside and active.

05 Apr 2025

Harvest & Feast: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

05 Apr 2025 - 06 Apr 2025

Go Green Expo

New Zealand’s Largest Sustainable Lifestyle Show.

06 Apr 2025

Music in Parks Presents Music at CultureFest

This will be the final event of the season and a huge day of great music and amazing food trucks...