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Community 2 Mar 2023

Rangatahi takes on Tuia role

Jordan-Caisley Pihema has been selected as Papakura Local Board’s Tuia representative in 2023.

Community 2 Mar 2023

Pasifika honours celebrated

The large number of Pasifika people included in the New Years Honours recognises their community commitment.

Community 1 Mar 2023

Sports Bowl masterplan adopted

A masterplan to guide development of the Manukau Sports Bowl has been adopted.

Community 28 Feb 2023

South's councillors urge public to speak up

Councillors from across the south are urging residents to make their voices heard on the city’s proposed Annual Budget, open for consultation from noon on 28 February to 11pm on 28 March.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Bucklands Beach locals lay out safety issues

Bucklands Beach locals have laid out their concerns about traffic safety in their area to Auckland Transport and Howick Local Board.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Budget moved to community grants

Money allocated to the Lantern Festival, cancelled in the storms, has been made available to community groups.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Cyclone linen drive took on life of its own

When the call went out during Cyclone Gabrielle for linen, Papakura Local Board acting chair Jan Robinson swung into action.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Grants for all ages

Ōrākei Local Grants applications close 17 March, here are some examples of previous successful projects.

Events

12 Apr 2023

Food Waste Warriors Talk

Come for an engaging talk and fun hands-on activities with Trash Free Taiaotea and Wasteminz.

12 Apr 2023

Free Silent Disco Kids Adventures - Time Travel Edition

Join one of a kind adventure!

12 Apr 2023

Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars: Things you need to know

Come along and discover what you need to know for spaceflight to our neighbouring planet and possibly humanity’s second home.

12 Apr 2023

Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste Workshop

Learn how to make a waste-free foot soak with simple ingredients.

12 Apr 2023

Protect Our Oceans

Learn how to ink up and roll through the printing press.

12 Apr 2023

T-shirt bags at Glenfield Library

Bring along an old T-shirt (the smaller, the better), and we will recycle it into a multi-purpose bag.

12 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

Eco-Warriors Storytime

Enjoy some eco-warrior themed stories and songs.

12 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

When the Page Walks

Facilitated by award-winning poets Ruby and Eric from Te Kāhui over two consecutive Wednesdays.