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Community 17 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe responds to Annual Budget plan

More than 1200 community members provided feedback on the Annual Budget during the recent consultation, which Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board received last week in their Business Meeting to analyse.

Community 16 May 2023

Grants awarded to Albert-Eden community

Applications for Albert-Eden Local Board grant funding reached almost $230,000 in total with the latest grant rounds.

14-24 year olds 16 May 2023

Manurewa underspend boosts grants

Another $35,000 has been added to Manurewa Local Board's community grants programme.

Community 15 May 2023

Reimagining Barry Curtis Park playground

Originally built in 2006, the much-loved Barry Curtis Park playground is being renewed by the Howick Local Board.

14-24 year olds 15 May 2023

Papakura wants funds to fight crime

Papakura Local Board wants to decide how to spend its share of Local Crime Fund made available by the Government

Parks / Outdoors 15 May 2023

Caribbean Drive sports fields update

A $3.5 million dollar sports field development at Unsworth Height’s Caribbean Drive is underway.

Community 15 May 2023

Pitch perfect upgrade for the Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds

Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds underwent an upgrade of the lighting, new irrigation, new drainage, sand slit and sand carpeted couch fields.

14-24 year olds 15 May 2023

Te Mahia train use numbers climb back

The numbers using Te Mahia station are returning to pre-COVID levels.

Events

03 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023

Watercolour Painting for Beginners

You will be introduced to watercolour and the main techniques of this lovely water-based medium.

03 May 2023 - 28 Jun 2023

Intermediate Art at Nathan Homestead

Gain experience and skills working with a range of media, including drawing, painting, printing, collage, and more.

03 May 2023 - 20 Dec 2023

Shared Reading with Jenny

We look forward to welcoming adults from all backgrounds and experiences to join this exciting free programme.

03 May 2023 - 20 Dec 2023

Te wā tākaro (Playtime)

Come and join our new programme for your children ages 1-3.

24 Apr 2023 - 20 Dec 2023

Storytime and craft

Come along for fun songs and stories, followed by a simple craft.

19 Apr 2023 - 26 Jun 2024

Caffeine & Craft

Come along to be part of a crafting group.

01 Mar 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme

An event great for language development for age 0-2 years old.

08 Feb 2023 - 14 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Takapuna Library

Come along to Takapuna Library's monthly book chat to meet interesting people and discover the best new reads!