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Libraries 26 Jun 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library

The extensive upgrade of Ōrewa Library will be completed by next June, three months ahead of schedule.

Community 25 Jun 2024

What the Long-term Plan 2024-2034 means for Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Key highlights for Ōtara-Papatoetoe and what the community need to know now that the board has adopted the plan.

Community 24 Jun 2024

Teamwork achieves incredible success for South Auckland

Hayman Park (Manu-kau Noa Iho) Playground, a jewel of South Auckland, has garnered two prestigious awards, cementing its reputation as one of the finest playgrounds in New Zealand.

Community 24 Jun 2024

Onehunga Primary’s picture perfect sustainability project

Mana Ora was launched last year to inspire young people, including Onehunga Primary School students, to plan school sustainability projects.

Council news 21 Jun 2024

First of three projects ticked off Mt Roskill’s ‘shovel-ready’ list

Watercare has completed the first of three ‘shovel-ready’ projects in its $95 million plan to improve water services in Mt Roskill and the surrounding suburbs..

Community 20 Jun 2024

Praising Puketāpapa's champions

Nominations are open for your favourite Puketāpapa volunteer.

14-24 year olds 19 Jun 2024

Franklin students wage war on carbon

Students are decarbonising their schools under an Auckland Council Sustainable Schools’ climate action programme.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Jun 2024

Volunteers needed for new Emergency Response team in South Auckland

Do you live in South Auckland and want to help your community during an emergency response?

Events

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

QUEENS

Employing a distinctive theatrical visual approach, crafted to mirror the bees' unique universe.

25 Jul 2024 - 12 Sep 2024

Abstract Adventures Again (With James Lawrence)

This regular eight-week term class with artist James Lawrence, explores abstract painting concept...

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Sep 2024

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons, and create stunning artworks that leave a las...

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Drawing Creatively with Rachael Burke

Explore a variety of experimental drawing techniques and mediums that enhance creative spontaneit...

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Life Drawing with Rachael Burke (5 week blocks)

This experimental, spontaneous and engaging course allows you to explore the human form in all it...

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Thursday Ceramics with Susan Browne

Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class.

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Chat about books you've read and loved (or hated!) recently.

24 Jul 2024 - 02 Aug 2024

Winter Poetry Festival

Come and catch amazing performances by local Tāmaki poets!