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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

October School Holiday Programme

Learn, explore and create this school holidays.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Pacific Frequencies MAHU

A storytelling installation, exploring urban, Polynesian, and indigenous experiences in Tāmaki M...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Parnell Changes Through the Ages

Discover Parnell's history with curated heritage images on display at Parnell Library!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

The Lush Family and the Pacific

Explore ‘Hands Across the Water’—historic photos and artefacts from the Lush Family Collection.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Time Warp at Central City Library

Journey through time from the past to the future with our school holiday Time Warp programme.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Time Warp Tech: Digital Adventure

Its a journey through time where curiosity meets nostalgia, bringing history to life for the next...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Time Warp Waiheke School Holiday Programme

Enjoy these exciting school holiday events with us.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Tour of Historic coastal defences on Maungauika

A walk and talk over Maungauika/North Head's historic Victorian coastal defences.