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Community 26 Apr 2016

New Māngere bus station on its way

A new Māngere town centre bus station and new bus stops on Avenue Road in Ōtāhuhu are set to get underway in July.

26 Apr 2016

Local board support kick starts community projects

Upper Harbour Local Board has demonstrated its support for local sports clubs, parks projects and community facilities by approving grants totalling $298,000.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Apr 2016

All action at David Nathan Park

Manurewa Local Board has developed a strategic business plan to enhance David Nathan Park and Homestead.

Community 22 Apr 2016

Tackling anti-social behaviour in parks

If you aren’t aware some of your local parks have an alcohol ban, you will soon find out.

Parks / Outdoors 22 Apr 2016

Watching grass grow in Aotea Square

The grass in Aotea Square has been removed and is set to be replaced with Ready Lawn after the surface has been restored and levelled.

Heritage 21 Apr 2016

The Mystery of Florence Owen's headstone

Who was Florence Owen and how did her headstone end up 7kms away from a cemetery at the property in Mt Albert?

Environment 21 Apr 2016

Exciting plans for former Greenmount Landfill

There are exciting proposals to transform the former Greenmount Landfill site at East Tamaki into a native forest alongside leisure areas, children’s play and fitness facilities, an off-leash dog area, walking and cycling tracks and access to the summit.

Events

30 Jun 2023

Weathering With You | Free Japanese Film Screening - June 2023

Come and enjoy free Japanese movies.

30 Jun 2023 - 21 Jul 2023

Deep Thought | Friday Nights

his winter in Parnell, a magical experience for all to enjoy.

30 Jun 2023 - 06 Aug 2023

Aotea Square Ice Rink

Get amongst all the spectacle with plenty of food trucks and frozen fun.

27 Jan 2023 - 24 Nov 2023

Family History Help

Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists are here to help.

01 Jul 2023

Baby in Sync: The emotionally connected baby

Learn about toilet training babies using the ‘Elimination Communication’ method.

06 May 2023 - 02 Dec 2023

LGBT+ Craft Club

Bring your latest project and meet some new friends.

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Ōrewa Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.