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Community 20 Aug 2024

Twice as Nice

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Local Alcohol Policy helps safety in our communities

The community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe are celebrating the new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which promises to raise a fresh wave of hope and helping efforts to curb the flood of cheap alcohol.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Sports grants support local participation

Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton welcomes council funding being put in place for Bruce Pulman Park.

Waste 20 Aug 2024

Zero-waste Waiōrea turns one

Since opening in August 2023, the centre has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors.

Community 16 Aug 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Cleaning up our environment 16 Aug 2024

Wairaki Stream sheds 50 tonnes

Lynfield Beach Cove Reserve is now open to the public - one month sooner than anticipated.

Have your say 16 Aug 2024

Help protect Kaipātiki's coasts

Kaipātiki residents are being asked to share their thoughts on plans to protect and manage local coastal areas.

Sports / Leisure 16 Aug 2024

Avondale College receives sports facility boost

Avondale’s budding sports stars have received a major boost after a funding award to maintain and improve the operation of local facilities.

Events

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

ALBANY VILLAGE LIBRARY OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Join us for these exciting school holiday events.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

An audio-driving tour of medical history

Take a driving audio tour of Papakura and surrounding suburbs to learn about the area's medical a...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Auckland Heritage Festival 2024

Explore over 130 free or affordable events, including a variety of family-friendly activities for...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Cornwall Park: Recreation Heritage

Explore our recreational heritage in this new exhibition at the Huia Lodge Discovery Hub!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibition

Experience the crafty creativity of our tamariki at the free Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibiti...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Fakafetuiaga

Celebrate Niue's 50th self-governing anniversary and its bond with Aotearoa. Reminisce with us!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Hands That Made Crown Lynn

Have a browse and check out the display of archival images of the Crown Lynn factory floor.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Heritage Tour & High Tea

Join a special tour of the historic Pah Homestead and enjoy a heritage-themed high tea!