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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

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

14 Feb 2026

2026 Chinese New Year Festival & Market Day

A vibrant, free celebration of cultural performances, lion dancing, over 200 market stalls, famil...

14 Feb 2026

AfroFest

Join a free, whānau-friendly celebration of music, dance, food, and fashion from Aotearoa African...

14 Feb 2026

An Ode to Queer Joy

  Queer joy is a deeply relational experience for many of us, and is amplified through our c...

14 Feb 2026

And they call it puppy love

This Valentine’s Day, let puppy love steal your heart. Join us for a special dog adoption event f...

14 Feb 2026

Celestial Love Market

Step into a world of colour, connection & cosmic charm at the Celestial Love Market - a luminous...

14 Feb 2026

Chinese Paper-Cutting

One pair of scissors bringing two cultures together on a single sheet of paper.

14 Feb 2026

Dhyana Chinese Tea Ceremony

Come along and celebrate Year of the Horse 2026.