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Community 26 Jul 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has made the tough call not to fund the two Kauri Kids ECE programmes at Ōtara Leisure Centre and Papatoetoe Allan Brewster, from its already reduced budget, now that the regional funding for the programme has been dis...

Community 26 Jul 2023

A new LEASE on life for East Tamaki Rugby Football Club Incorporated

A long-standing sports club in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area has just had its lease renewed.

Community 26 Jul 2023

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

At it's business meeting, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreed to fund Kauri Kids Centres until December 2023, before closing them, now that regional funding has been discontinued.

14-24 year olds 25 Jul 2023

Councillor calls for more spending in South

Auckland Councillor Angela Dalton says a new Manukau playground should be the start of more investment in the south of the city.

Community 24 Jul 2023

First South Auckland destination playground takes fun to spectacular new heights

Recently transformed into a new epic adventure hub, the Manukau community and residents from across Tāmaki Makaurau can now enjoy Hayman Park playground - South Auckland's first destination playground, featuring the tallest playtower in Aotearoa.

Community 21 Jul 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan consultation open

It’s more important than ever that residents speak up and let Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board know if the three-year plan, just released for consultation, is right for our community.

14-24 year olds 21 Jul 2023

Young leaders show the way in fight to enhance the health of Manukau Harbour

Young people are taking a hands-on role in preserving the Manukau Harbour.

Community 21 Jul 2023

The end and beginning of a jubilant era for Jubilee Bridge

Panmure's Jubilee Bridge is closed. The pedestrian bridge is no longer safe. Construction of the new bridge is expected to be completed in 2025. More on the project here.

Events

29 Nov 2024

Into Ocean & Ice: An evening with the artists

Explore artwork inspired by Antarctica and the journeys of those who travelled there a century ap...

29 Nov 2024

Onehunga Christmas in the Park

Gather your friends and family together for an evening of Christmas celebrations and see the tree...

29 Nov 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Spiderella and the Pantomime Villain Academy

Join us for a spectacular clash of good versus evil, packed with twists, turns, and plenty of lau...

29 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025

Into Ocean & Ice

Take a trip to Antarctica through the exhibition Into Ocean & Ice.

22 Nov 2024 - 23 Feb 2025

Portage Ceramic Awards Exhibition 2024

Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery is thrilled to announce the 2024 finalists of the highly an...

15 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Learn to Crochet with the Brightside Spinners

Discover the joy of working with yarn and hooks in a friendly and supportive environment.

01 Nov 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Enjoy the famous, influential, and entertaining masterpieces of twentieth-century cinema.

01 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Chess Club

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club.