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Community 12 Mar 2024

Whau making a splash for awa connection

A wonderful event helping students appreciate the Whau’s biodiversity in Archibald Park.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2024

The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names

Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.

Community 8 Mar 2024

There will be no MOTH-ING around in this competition

Enthusiastic students in the Howick Local Board area can compete in the boards annual Moth Plant Pod Competition and help to protect and restore the natural environment.

Community 7 Mar 2024

New home found for valued service

Papakura Budgeting Service has secured a new home at the 'Old Courthouse' in Papakura.

14-24 year olds 7 Mar 2024

Franklin sports facilities under pressure

More sports but not more fields. Franklin Local Board is planning for the future as participation in sport continues to grow.

Environment 7 Mar 2024

How targeted rates have helped Aotea

Find out how two environment targeted rate have been put to good use on the motu.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Mar 2024

Old quarry now diving duck haven

Ōrākei Local Board celebrates Parks Week

Community 6 Mar 2024

Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures

It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Events

09 Mar 2024 - 12 May 2024

Squiggla Making Space

You are invited to experiment with marks, dots and lines to play, make, imagine and invent.

09 Mar 2024 - 12 May 2024

underfoot

underfoot is a group exhibition including works by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from Aot...

09 Mar 2024 - 26 May 2024

Ava Seymour: Domestic Wild

This will be the most significant presentation of Seymour’s feline-focused oeuvre to date and wil...

04 Mar 2024 - 10 May 2024

Pest Free South Auckland Moth Plant Pod Competition

Get out into nature, do your bit to help te taiao and be in to win.

01 Mar 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

Yahaan

Drawing from their personal experiences and observations, eight multidisciplinary artists specula...

01 Mar 2024 - 28 Apr 2024

Guided Museum Tours

Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

01 Feb 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Relaxation Dance Class

Join our dance class, do exercise and keep fit to joyful music.