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Housing 15 Jan 2016

Steady growth for Auckland’s housing consents

Nearly $3b of new dwellings were consented in Auckland in the 12 months to November 2015, new figures out show.

Development 21 Dec 2015

Walkway to improve connections in Papakura

A covered 250-metre walkway is going to be built to link Papakura Train Station to the town centre.

Exhibition 30 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura

From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.

Environment 17 Nov 2015

Awards open to Auckland farmers

Auckland Council has partnered with the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, so that the region’s farmers and horticulturists are eligible to enter the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards – with entries open until 31 October.

Arts 28 Oct 2015

Fresh Gallery Ōtara

Fresh Gallery Ōtara, an art exhibition space run by Auckland Council and the community.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Running for Auckland Council?

Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

20 Oct 2015

Memorial Gardens seeks help locating families

Manukau Memorial Gardens is asking for help from the public to trace the families of loved ones whose headstones were accidentally damaged last week.

Events

28 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Girls' Club

A safe, inclusive space to connect, share and support one another.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Pēpē at Waimāhia Clendon Library

Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, an...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Think Outside the Box

Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā Takinga Paki at Waimāhia Clendon Library

Join us each Wednesday for a joyful Storytime filled with laughter, imagination, and the magic of...

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

09 May 2026

Rowandale Reserve playspace opening

Celebrate the revamped space with fun for the whole whānau.

09 May 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Claytopia: Pottery for teens

This is a perfect opportunity for your teen to learn the basics of hand building pottery.

09 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Vessels - Manurewa Pottery Club

This exhibition explores the meaning of ‘vessel’, ranging from purely functional to totally abstr...