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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

22 Mar 2023

Champagne on the Shore 2023

A night not to be missed - Champagne, cocktails, and canapés paired with live entertainment, auctions, and more.

22 Mar 2023

Korean Kimchi Workshop

We would like to introduce this wonderful tradition to Avondale, by local kimchi expert, Ginger's Pantry!

22 Mar 2023

Sharewaste (Tinder for Composters) - EcoFest

Get tips, and tricks on how to make this opportunity work for you and your garden!

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Earth Beat Festival 2023

Earth Beat Festival is the place where you play, learn, revitalise make new connections and return to the world grounded and inspired!

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

MY YEAR WITH LORRAINE

Kate and Lorraine both have difficult home lives, but they find support in each other.

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

The Unruly Tourists

This witty, irreverent, and caustically observed work will spark conversation and debate long after the curtain goes down.

22 Mar 2023 - 12 Apr 2023

Crop Swap – EcoFest

Bring your garden/kitchen surplus - seedlings, produce, baking, preserves.

22 Mar 2023 - 13 Jun 2023

Toró: é tudo tanto / It's all so much

The word Toró is Tupi (one of the largest indigenous groups of Brazil before its colonization) for jorro d’água, translated in English as a downpour.