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Parks / Outdoors 22 May 2023

Tōtara Park a world-beater

Tōtara Park has won a Green Flag Award, making it one of the world's best parks.

Community 22 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board honors their volunteers

The enthusiastic volunteer community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe will be celebrated at the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Volunteer awards 2023.

Community 19 May 2023

Otaawhati name returned to Papakura

A historic te reo Māori name has been returned to Papakura.

Theatre / Performance 19 May 2023

Giving local Asian communities a voice through theatre

Proudly Asian Theatre is giving fresh talent in our creative community a platform to share their scripts

Environment 18 May 2023

Call for Awaruku neighbours to join predator control efforts

The call has gone out for neighbours to band together and eradicate animal predators in the Long Bay-Awaruku catchment area, which borders Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and Long Bay Regional Park.

Community 18 May 2023

Aotea Early Learning Centre creates job opportunities for locals

Aotea Early Learning Centre has opened its doors to pre-schoolers and prospective employees.

Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Community 18 May 2023

A helping hand for Rodney environmental groups

Support for community groups engaged in conservation projects in eastern Rodney has gone from strength to strength with the establishment of Restore Rodney East.

Events

09 Jun 2023

Understanding NCEA and Pathways

Parents and students can join this free workshop to learn about pathways with secondary education.

12 May 2023 - 28 Jul 2023

Catch up & Yarn

Bring your own project to work on, or learn how to crochet from our resident Crochet Librarian.

10 Jun 2023

Creative Market at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Join us in celebrating and supporting our local creatives as you shop for unique pieces lovingly made for you to enjoy.

10 Jun 2023

Exhibition Closing: Papakura Now

Meet the talented artist's Jun Angeles, Keciano and Zena Nisha, and enjoy delicious kai.

10 Jun 2023

Hits of the Crooners

Enjoy the classic songs of the great crooners in this tribute concert featuring music made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, and Michael Bublé. S...

10 Jun 2023

June Saturday Gallery Club: Pukapuka Whakawhetai

Children will design their own visual Pukapuka Whakawhetai.

10 Jun 2023

Songs & Dances – The Music of Chopin

Experience the magic of Chopin’s Polonaises and Folk Songs performed by the talented Italian/Kiwi couple Lilia Carpinelli and Matteo Napoli.

10 Jun 2023

Takapuna Dog Day Out Market

Takapuna has many dog friendly cafes, so bring your four-legged friend for a fun filled family feasting day out.