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Community 28 Mar 2025

TOP Squad leads the way for Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth

Outstanding young leaders from Ōtara-Papatoetoe have been honoured at an award ceremony, celebrating their contributions to local decision-making and community initiatives.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Pukekohe park gifted dual Māori name

Kennelley Park has been gifted the dual name of Te Ara Poouri, marked with a special ceremony to recognise the significance of the name.   

Community 28 Mar 2025

Grants strengthen community efforts

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is ready to support even more community-driven projects. If you’re a local group, provider, or organisation with a great project or initiative, now is the time to apply!

Community 26 Mar 2025

Shaping Clevedon community hub

Clevedon is evolving, and there is an opportunity to upgrade and make better use of the Clevedon Community Hall.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Understand sustainable living: the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival arrives in April

A three-week celebration of sustainable living gets underway from April 7, with a number of free and engaging events to attend.

Community 24 Mar 2025

The Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is here from April

A three-week celebration of sustainable living gets underway from April 7, with a number of free and engaging events to attend.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Celebrating Culture Pop-Up in Howick

The Howick Local Board invites you to dive into a world of creativity and culture at the Celebrating Cultures Pop-Up at Ormiston Town Centre, from 15 to 30 March.

Transport 24 Mar 2025

New roundabout to support growth

A new single-lane roundabout is being built on State highway 22 on Paerata Road between Pukekohe and Paerata Rise.

Local Events

04 May 2025

Artist Workshop Series: Drawing & Collage with Avtar Singh (1)

Join us for an afternoon of drawing and collaging with Avtar Singh!

04 May 2025

International Star Wars Day At East Coast Bays Library

Celebrate Star Wars day with crafts and galactic fun!

04 May 2025

May the fourth: The planets of Star Wars

It’s Stardome’s annual Star Wars celebration!

04 May 2025

Sugar and processed foods

Join Rachelle – Naturopath and Nutrition Coach for an eye-opening presentation on the hidden dang...

04 May 2025

West Auckland Heritage Conference: Legends of the West

Join us for a day of insightful talks, fascinating exhibitions, and engaging performances that br...

04 May 2025 - 25 May 2025

Seafarer’s knot

Learn how to tie a classic sailor’s knot—then turn it into your very own nautical bracelet!

04 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Play Our Preludes

These are free concerts for all the family to have fun celebrating the 25th anniversary of NZ Mus...

03 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

The Case of the Frightened Lady

It’s 1932 and Edgar Wallace, the Fleet Street editor widely known for his hugely popular and succ...