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Community 28 Feb 2023

Budget moved to community grants

Money allocated to the Lantern Festival, cancelled in the storms, has been made available to community groups.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Cyclone linen drive took on life of its own

When the call went out during Cyclone Gabrielle for linen, Papakura Local Board acting chair Jan Robinson swung into action.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Grants for all ages

Ōrākei Local Grants applications close 17 March, here are some examples of previous successful projects.

Storm 28 Feb 2023

Some regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau set to reopen

Three out of six regional parks across Auckland closed due to damage are set to reopen from Wednesday 1 March.

Community 27 Feb 2023

Unsung heroes of Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa’s superheroes swung into swift action amid Auckland’s wild weather.

Community 27 Feb 2023

Wading through it together at Riverside

At the Riverside Community Centre shelter, local volunteers and council staff helped provide a safe space and assistance during the cyclone.

Election Topics 24 Feb 2023

Local board welcomes new member following by-election

Results from the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election confirm Laura Caine as the newest member elected to the board.

Community 24 Feb 2023

More funds found for critical projects

Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.

Events

08 Mar 2023 - 03 May 2023

Tea & Tales

Join library staff as we read stories, watch movie clips, listen to podcast episodes, and chat about them!

17 Feb 2023 - 05 Apr 2023

Reading Revolution

Enjoy reading with our Reading Revolution group.

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Papakura

Join us for a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wednesday Book Chat

Share a review on what you're reading at the moment and discuss with other bibliophiles.

06 Apr 2023

New Volunteer Induction Session - EcoFest

Join a Volunteer Induction Session before starting to volunteer.

06 Apr 2023

Preserving 101 Workshop

Learn about all the practical methods tutor Ellen Schindler from TinyFootprint has applied in her home.

23 Feb 2023 - 06 Apr 2023

Rongoā Workshops

Explore key philosophies, principles, and processes of Rongoā Māori, traditional Māori healing.

05 Jan 2023 - 07 Dec 2023

Crochet Club

Share projects and patterns with other crocheters in the community.