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Community 20 Aug 2024

Twice as Nice

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Local Alcohol Policy helps safety in our communities

The community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe are celebrating the new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which promises to raise a fresh wave of hope and helping efforts to curb the flood of cheap alcohol.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Sports grants support local participation

Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton welcomes council funding being put in place for Bruce Pulman Park.

Waste 20 Aug 2024

Zero-waste Waiōrea turns one

Since opening in August 2023, the centre has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors.

Community 16 Aug 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Cleaning up our environment 16 Aug 2024

Wairaki Stream sheds 50 tonnes

Lynfield Beach Cove Reserve is now open to the public - one month sooner than anticipated.

Have your say 16 Aug 2024

Help protect Kaipātiki's coasts

Kaipātiki residents are being asked to share their thoughts on plans to protect and manage local coastal areas.

Sports / Leisure 16 Aug 2024

Avondale College receives sports facility boost

Avondale’s budding sports stars have received a major boost after a funding award to maintain and improve the operation of local facilities.

Events

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Hands That Made Crown Lynn

Have a browse and check out the display of archival images of the Crown Lynn factory floor.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Heritage Tour & High Tea

Join a special tour of the historic Pah Homestead and enjoy a heritage-themed high tea!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Howick Fencible Photographic Display

Come along to Howick Library to visit a photographic display showcasing the Howick Fencible & His...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Hundred Year House Party - Future Present Past Time Capsule

Share your fondest arcade memories, draw a picture or make a wish to the future with the Make Sho...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Interwoven Threads

Explore Polynesian textile traditions from Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa to Aotearoa alongside historic qui...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Louise Lonsdale-Cooper Parnell 1970's Photograph Exhibition

Parnell Heritage is hosting the exhibition launch of unique photographs, taken over 50 years ago.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Make it Loud - School Holiday Experience

Learn all about the science and technology behind music and sound. 

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Mangere Bridge Library School Holidays

Join us for these exciting school holiday events.