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Pools 30 Jul 2024

Whau pool one stroke closer

News that the proposed Whau Aquatic and Recreation Centre is one stroke closer to coming to life has delighted community leaders.

Environment 29 Jul 2024

Environment and volunteers backed by board budget

Environmental projects and volunteer hubs are among the beneficiaries of the new budget agreed by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for the coming year.

Community 29 Jul 2024

Crossing gets the green light!

A long-awaited pedestrain crossing to service a Sikh temple has opened.

Blockhouse Bay Library 29 Jul 2024

Raise the roof - Upgrades coming for Blockhouse Bay Library

Necessary work at Blockhouse Bay Library to repair the roof and increase the usable space will begin in October.  

Community 23 Jul 2024

Board funding applications open

Eligible community groups, organisations, schools and providers can now apply for the Quick Response grant (up to $2,000) and Local Grants (over $2,000).

Community 23 Jul 2024

Thumbs up for local board grants programme

Funding applications for Ōtara-Papatoetoe board’s 2024/2025 grants programme is open and closes 9 August 2024.

22 Jul 2024

How we represent you in Rodney: Time to have your say

Rodney residents urged to give feedback on some proposed, but significant local changes in the council's representation review.

Community 22 Jul 2024

Helping little hands have a greener future

Toddlers from Best Start in Marne Road Papakura will soon be planting their own vegetables.

Events

11 Feb 2026

Pride Poetry Speakeasy & Open Mic 2026

Samesame but Different Queer Writer’s Festival presents the 2026 PRIDE Poetry Speakeasy and Open...

11 Feb 2026

Self-Advocacy & Support Groups

Our monthly meetings are a safe, welcoming, and supportive space, led by members.

11 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2026

Walking Netball

Come along and bring your mates for a free taster session to see what Walking Netball is all about.

11 Feb 2026 - 10 Mar 2026

E Ipo, My Love

E Ipo, My Love is an honest, heartfelt and at times hilarious look at what it is to be a Māori an...

11 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026

Glenfield Library Wā Pepe

Come and join us as we sing, dance and rhyme together with babies under 15 months and their careg...

11 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026

Intuitive collage on wood

Create a collage portrait on a wooden board; this can be a self-portrait, a portrait of someone y...

11 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

11 Feb 2026 - 08 Apr 2026

Rhymetime

Bring your little one along for a 30-minute session of songs, movement, and finger rhymes, specia...