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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

05 Oct 2024

Tongan indigenous knowledge showcase

Fe'unukoula Director Losalia Pusiaki Fifita leads a showcase explaining different types of attire...

05 Oct 2024

Tukufakaholo Heritage and Pacific Voices

Explore melodies and dance traditions still resonant in Tongan music today.

05 Oct 2024

Un'Infatuazione (An Infatuation)

Join Giuseppe Gallina for an illustrated talk about the fascination for the Pacific Ocean that sp...

05 Oct 2024

UNITY TALANOA — HERITAGE TALKS

Experience the Pasifika journey in central Auckland first-hand – from Dawn Raids to acceptance as...

05 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Music At Midday Heritage Festival Edition

Mark Laurent and musician/partner Brenda Liddiard present a spellbinding programme of songs, poet...

05 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Architecture and Sea Auckland's Views of the Pacific Ocean

This is a collection of specially curated paintings celebrating architecture and the sea, and sha...

05 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

The Trusts 37th Art Exhibition

This event will feature a diverse range of artworks by talented artists from all around.

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.