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Community 27 Jul 2023

Local Board Plan priorities: tell us what you think Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board’s draft plan is now open for consultation, and the board is calling on you to share your thoughts on its key priorities to make sure they’ve got it right.

14-24 year olds 27 Jul 2023

Work programme delivers on projects the public has supported during consultations

Funding process begins at consultations like the one now open on the Franklin Local Board Plan.

Community 26 Jul 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has made the tough call not to fund the two Kauri Kids ECE programmes at Ōtara Leisure Centre and Papatoetoe Allan Brewster, from its already reduced budget, now that the regional funding for the programme has been dis...

Community 26 Jul 2023

A new LEASE on life for East Tamaki Rugby Football Club Incorporated

A long-standing sports club in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area has just had its lease renewed.

Community 26 Jul 2023

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

At it's business meeting, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreed to fund Kauri Kids Centres until December 2023, before closing them, now that regional funding has been discontinued.

14-24 year olds 25 Jul 2023

Councillor calls for more spending in South

Auckland Councillor Angela Dalton says a new Manukau playground should be the start of more investment in the south of the city.

Community 24 Jul 2023

First South Auckland destination playground takes fun to spectacular new heights

Recently transformed into a new epic adventure hub, the Manukau community and residents from across Tāmaki Makaurau can now enjoy Hayman Park playground - South Auckland's first destination playground, featuring the tallest playtower in Aotearoa.

Community 21 Jul 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan consultation open

It’s more important than ever that residents speak up and let Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board know if the three-year plan, just released for consultation, is right for our community.

Events

23 Jul 2024 - 10 Sep 2024

Read to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.

23 Jul 2024 - 24 Sep 2024

Babies & Bubbles

Songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for developing brains.

23 Jul 2024 - 24 Sep 2024

Basic Digital Class

Learn basic digital skills to use in your day to day life.

23 Jul 2024 - 24 Sep 2024

Ceramic Sculpture with Susan Browne

A class for the more experienced practitioner who wants to hone skills and develop further.    

23 Jul 2024 - 24 Sep 2024

Create Zone with Trina Smith

Learn to make, create and do all things arty and crafty.

23 Jul 2024 - 24 Sep 2024

Drama Comms with Ella Crooks

Build creativity and confidence through activities and games to develop communication skills.

23 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Acoustic Guitar for Children with Peter Grahame

Learn and grow in the artistic abilities with material that builds upon their prior knowledge and...

02 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Digital drop-in sessions

Did you know ….. digital drop-in sessions are now available at Waiheke Library?