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Community 24 Feb 2023

Masterplan for Centre Park put in place

A masterplan to guide development of Centre Park in Māngere has been adopted.

23 Feb 2023

Local grant helps charity glam up the guys

Fix Up Look Sharp is an Onehunga-based charity that provides free styling service for male-identified people looking to sharpen up their appearance for that all-important job interview or meeting.

14-24 year olds 23 Feb 2023

Boards call for civics education in schools

Poor voter turnout at elections is a concern for local bodies in the south.

Community 21 Feb 2023

Report leaves board committed to greater understanding of Māori issues in Manurewa

A detailed report into Auckland Council’s outcomes for Māori has seen Manurewa Local Board call for a workshop to better understand the issues involved.

Community 20 Feb 2023

Rangatahi takes on Manurewa Tuia challenge

The Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe boards are all offering rangatahi places in a programme which pairs local government members with young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Storm 9 Feb 2023

An army of community volunteers mobilises in Auckland’s south

Hundreds of volunteers have come together to support residents in flood-damaged Māngere

Business / Economy 27 Jan 2023

Submissions open on Beachlands plan

A private plan change being sought around land in Beachlands could open the way for more than 3000 new dwellings.

Community 26 Jan 2023

Heritage grant for at risk St James

An Auckland Council heritage grant will help fund a much-needed conservation report for Ardmore's St James Church.

Events

01 Apr 2023

Creative open space: family crafty day – EcoFest

A relaxed and fun get-together with different crafts for us to enjoy!

01 Apr 2023

DIY Drought-Tolerant Garden Beds

We will get hands-on, building this bed to be used by the community within EcoMatters organic teaching garden.

01 Apr 2023

EcoYoga – EcoFest

Attendees will connect with their bodies through mindful breath and movement while learning about the plant life cycle.

01 Apr 2023

Food Preservation Workshop and Love Your Leftovers - Avondale

Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nutritious dishes from common leftovers.

01 Apr 2023

Free Family Fun Day: North Shore Community Toy Library

Check out the refurbished North Shore Community Toy Library and the new toys added to their collection for families to borrow.

01 Apr 2023

Free Scottish Country Dancing Session

Enjoy the art of Scottish Country Dancing at Glenfield Library.

01 Apr 2023

Home Energy Advice drop-in session

Join us on the day, take a seat and ask away!

01 Apr 2023

I Love Takapuna Easter Festival

Come along to enjoy this FREE family fun day out in Takapuna to celebrate Easter.