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Community 2 May 2024

Fines and community service for breaches by developers embraced by local board

Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board stands behind the decision to enforce substantial fines and community service on developers found in breach of the RMA regulations.

Community 1 May 2024

Windmill Pavilion revamp whirled around in time for netball season

The pavilion is now dressed ready to impress for the 2024 season with a newly upgraded kiosk and covered space, toilet facilities, first aid room and storage.

Community 1 May 2024

Targeted paths rate sent for final approval

Franklin Local Board will ask the Governing Body to give final approval to a targeted rate for the area to fund paths and pedestrian improvements.

Community 1 May 2024

Half time - swap over!

It's all change - sort of - at the top for Manurewa Local Board

Community 1 May 2024

Change of roles within Henderson-Massey Local Board

Dr. Will Flavell steps in to replace Brooke Loader as the new deputy chair of Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 30 Apr 2024

Nathan family returns for Homestead's swansong before it closes for renewal work

A crowd that included founding family members has gathered at Nathan Homestead, ahead of renewal and seismic-strengthening work, to celebrate its place at the heart of Manurewa. 

City Centre Waterfront 30 Apr 2024

Dance to the beats of Africa

Freyberg Square will move to the drumbeats of Africa on Friday 3 May when Ellen Melville Centre hosts an Afrikan Market between 4pm and 8pm, ushering in Africa Month and New Zealand Music Month side by side.

Community 30 Apr 2024

Eco-neighbourhoods create fun environment for learning

Dedicated work is being carried out in Ōtara to make meaningful contributions towards combating climate change.

Events

13 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Storytime - Rānui Library

Join our Tuesday storytime with our librarians, who will read stories to your little ones aged 3...

07 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Devonport Library's Tamariki Time

Bring your kids for Tamariki Time at the Library.

27 Nov 2024

Leaf Mould Workshop

Come along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for this workshop with Katrina Wolff.

16 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Sheila's Island

This black comedy finds our intrepid heroines desperately struggling to make weapons, a rescue fl...

09 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Worst Wedding Ever

From the creator of Broadchurch comes a comedy where you can only laugh in the face of impending...

06 Nov 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Siapo With Florence Ulutunu

Be introduced to the histories and narratives around siapo.

30 Oct 2024 - 27 Nov 2024

Tech Time

Experience the exciting world of technology featuring Sphero Robots.

30 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Red Wave Blue Wave

This exhibition celebrates oceanic peoples and underscores their cultural contributions.