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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

09 Nov 2022 - 27 Dec 2023

Embroidery Group

Join the weekly embroidery group for free.

09 Nov 2022 - 27 Dec 2023

Low-sensory Quiet Hour

This is a proactive initiative so our library is a welcoming, inclusive space that supports positive experiences for all.

14 Sep 2022 - 13 Jul 2023

Waiheke Library Wednesday Book Club

Join our book club to open up a world of discovery.

15 Jun 2023

Acupuncture Therapy Talk 针灸治疗讲座

Dr. Gina Liu presents Acupuncture talk from Good Life Chinese Medicine.

15 Jun 2023

APO | The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Simple Gifts

Ravel’s fairytale ballet is a seamless flow of enchantment, finishing with a rapturous vision of a magical garden.

15 Jun 2023

DWS - Food Scraps Workshop

Join this free workshop. A sign language interpreter and refreshments are provided.

15 Jun 2023

Peace Stick

Join us for a cold war tale.

15 Jun 2023

Thursday Heritage Concerts - Creatures and landscapes

The performer and listener will go on a journey together through time and place.