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Community 21 Feb 2025

Papakura Marae hosts citizenship ceremony

New ground has been broken with a l citizenship ceremony hosted at Papakura Marae.

Māori outcomes 21 Feb 2025

Te Kawerau ā Maki gift Māori name in Henderson-Massey

A Māori name has been gifted to Henderson-Massey with the dual naming of Te Poi / Starling Park, with a ceremony to share the story and celebrate with the community.

Community 21 Feb 2025

Ngāti Ōtara Marae revival

A $45,000 boost will lead vital repairs and project management at Ngāti Ōtara Marae, a cornerstone of the South Auckland community.

Community 21 Feb 2025

New lease of life for Ellerslie War Memorial Hall

The circus is coming to Ellerslie with a new lease on the Ellerslie War Memorial Hall.

Community 21 Feb 2025

Applications open for Making Space for Rural Water Fund

Applications open for Making Space for Rural Water Fund.

Community 21 Feb 2025

Grants open soon for the Hibiscus and Bays community

Hibiscus and Bays community groups and business associations will soon be able to apply for local, facilities or business grants.

Community 20 Feb 2025

Howick paves the way for safer roads

Students travelling to school in Flat Bush and Howick will now have safer journey options thanks to the completion of two road safety projects funded by Howick Local Board.

Community 19 Feb 2025

Panmure sign: next steps locked in

In April the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board will decide the future of the Panmure sign, following public consultation. 

Events

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Coding Club

Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Lego Club - Glen Eden

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau

This free session helps stimulate growing minds and bodies while providing lots of fun.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.