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Youth / Rangatahi 29 Sep 2015

Youth Connections boosts employment opportunities

Youth opportunities programmes continue to deliver good results.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Restoring the Ōtara Lake

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has endorsed an official plan to rehabilitate the Ōtara Lake and its waterways – all within one generation.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Revitalising town centres

Future planning is underway for Silverdale and Ōrewa town centres.

Playgrounds 29 Sep 2015

Matakana playground set to rock

Construction of the new Matakana Village playground is well underway.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Sep 2015

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki youth panel

A newly selected youth panel is in place for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area.

Playgrounds 29 Sep 2015

Meet a Mission Bay dragon

The dragon that makes its home near the swings at Mission Bay’s Patteson Avenue Reserve now has a name.

Community 29 Sep 2015

New Helensville community hub

A new community hub has opened in the Helensville War Memorial Hall

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum

A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.

Events

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka

Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Starry Night - Matariki Activities

Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...

07 Jul 2026

Orākei waiata performance

All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.

07 Jul 2026

Poi making - Epsom

Celebrate Matariki with us by learning how to create your very own poi!

07 Jul 2026

Trash to treasure frames

Get creative these school holidays and turn trash into treasure for Plastic Free July!

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

07 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026

Matariki clay creations

Kids will learn fun sculpting techniques to build a colourful masterpiece with a Matariki theme t...