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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.

Community 30 Apr 2024

A change of seasons for Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board

With Autumn in full swing, a shift in leadership is occurring within the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 29 Apr 2024

Introducing Albert-Eden Local Board's new chair

Kendyl Smith tags in as Albert-Eden Local Board’s new chair, while Margi Watson steps in as new deputy chair, as agreed at the start of the term.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Pearl Baker Reserve playground a shining gem

Ōtara residents are thrilled with the Pearl-fect $1.3 million makeover of a popular local playground.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Howick Local Board Quick Response Grant Round Two closing soon

Businesses and community organisations in the Howick Local Board area are running out of time to apply for a grant in the latest funding round.

Cleaning up our environment 26 Apr 2024

Pollution prevention in Rosedale

Businesses are being helped to reduce industrial pollution risks to Upper Harbour waterways.

Events

30 Nov 2024

Jingle in the Square

Get ready to groove to all your favourites including Santa Baby, Joy to the World, Little Drummer...

30 Nov 2024

Manurewa Community Christmas Festival

The Manurewa Santa Parade and Family Fun Day includes free family activities in and around South...

30 Nov 2024

Paul Ubana Jones

Live acoustic music at it's best.

30 Nov 2024

Spooks & Sparks 2024

Spooks and Sparks 2024 will make a dazzling return to The Trusts Arena this November!

30 Nov 2024

Stories from young Antarctic explorers

Join the young explorers and artists of our latest exhibition, Into Ocean & Ice.

30 Nov 2024

Wild Streets Festival of Play - Murphy Park

Bring along a picnic and make a day of it.

30 Nov 2024

Yuletide Ukulele with The Nukes

Learn your favourite tune on the Ukulele and a cheeky waiata to go along, followed by a magical p...

30 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

ALICE - A Wonderland Musical

It's a magical, family-friendly production.