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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

26 Mar 2023

Fossil Bay Harvest Fair – EcoFest

Join us for this quintessentially Waiheke event in a peaceful and natural setting.

26 Mar 2023

Globalart Rosedale Art & Craft Workshop for World of Culture

Globalart classes are run in 21 countries around the world, their classes nurture creative skill development across all cultures.

26 Mar 2023

He Kete Waiata

Closing the Festival with class and soul, one of our country’s most exceptional singers graces Tāmaki Makaurau alongside a lineup of top vocalists and musicians for one night only.

26 Mar 2023

Learn to Sew with Bea Lorimer – EcoFest

Bea will take you through a simple project of a lined bag or an apron.

26 Mar 2023

Mary Wilson Reserve Working Bee – EcoFest

Help to restore the Mary Wilson wetland.

26 Mar 2023

McKenzie Reserve Working Bee – EcoFest

Come and learn how you could also start a local native reserve in your community by working with your local board and council.

26 Mar 2023

Michael McIntyre - Jet-lagged and Jolly

See Michael McIntyre being jet-lagged and jolly in 2023!

26 Mar 2023

Neighbours Past Story Walk with Tanya Batt – EcoFest

The walk will end at the Awaawaroa Eco Village with shared kai catered by La Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen.