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Youth / Rangatahi 2 Sep 2020

Community gardens provide skills, food and savings in south Auckland

Growing your own vegetables has never been easier for would-be south Auckland gardeners.

Transport 10 Aug 2020

Leaky Papakura Station lifts under repair

Work had begun to repair lifts at Papakura Station after water leaks occasionally disrupted service for locals.

Community 3 Aug 2020

Still time to be heard on Papakura Local Board's 2020 plan

Papakura Local Board's 2020 plan is open for consultation until 13 August.

Community 3 Aug 2020

Te reo signs point the way in Manurewa

Manurewa Local Board has had bilingual signs installed outside its Hill Road offices.

Have your say 21 Jul 2020

Papakura goes green in draft Local Board Plan

Papakura's 2020 draft Local Board Plan is open for consultation until 13 August.

Have your say 20 Jul 2020

Making submissions a snip in Manurewa

Barber and Manurewa Local Board member Ken Penney is off to a head start when it comes to consultation.

Community 17 Jul 2020

Manurewa Local Board supports study for older residents

Fourteen older residents will make use of Manurewa Local Board’s Lifelong Learning Fund to take up studies.

Community 15 Jul 2020

Manurewa's path for the future

Residents are being encouraged to be heard on the draft Manurewa Local Board Plan, which outlines the board's direction for the next three years.

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16 Apr 2026

Beautification Trust Open Day

Join us at the Beautification Trust Open Day to explore how you can contribute to a cleaner, gree...

29 Apr 2026

Plant a tree like a pro

Come along to this free workshop and learn how to set your garden trees up for success.

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...