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Community 2 Mar 2023

Rangatahi takes on Tuia role

Jordan-Caisley Pihema has been selected as Papakura Local Board’s Tuia representative in 2023.

Community 2 Mar 2023

Pasifika honours celebrated

The large number of Pasifika people included in the New Years Honours recognises their community commitment.

Community 1 Mar 2023

Sports Bowl masterplan adopted

A masterplan to guide development of the Manukau Sports Bowl has been adopted.

Community 28 Feb 2023

South's councillors urge public to speak up

Councillors from across the south are urging residents to make their voices heard on the city’s proposed Annual Budget, open for consultation from noon on 28 February to 11pm on 28 March.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Bucklands Beach locals lay out safety issues

Bucklands Beach locals have laid out their concerns about traffic safety in their area to Auckland Transport and Howick Local Board.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Budget moved to community grants

Money allocated to the Lantern Festival, cancelled in the storms, has been made available to community groups.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Cyclone linen drive took on life of its own

When the call went out during Cyclone Gabrielle for linen, Papakura Local Board acting chair Jan Robinson swung into action.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Grants for all ages

Ōrākei Local Grants applications close 17 March, here are some examples of previous successful projects.

Events

03 Aug 2024

Matariki Tree Planting

Come together as a community to honour traditional Māori practices and contribute to a greener en...

03 Aug 2024

Planting for resilience: water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

03 Aug 2024

Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

03 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Make and Paint with Natural Pigments

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with Holly’s guidance and feedback at hand, allowing space for explori...

03 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Weekend Clay Workshop

This weekend workshop is a jam packed course exploring both the basics of hand building and wheel...

03 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month!

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month at Whangaparāoa Library with a series of...

03 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

We Will Rock You

This hilarious futurist musical comedy features more than 24 of Queen’s biggest hit songs.

03 Aug 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

Adult Learning | Figure Painting in Oil

Join us in the studio to flex your creative skills and learn some art history along the way.