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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

24 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Jiggle & Wiggle

Come along on Friday mornings for music, dancing, ukuleles, bubbles & lots of fun!

17 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our first series for 2023, Jean-Luc Godard, showcases six of the great director’s best films from his most groundbreaking and productive period, the sixties.

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Chinese Rhymetime

Enjoy Chinese language and culture.

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

English Conversation Class

Learn English for free.

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Fun Craft Fridays

Children aged 4 and above can have fun making crafts.

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Whangaparāoa Library's BrainFit for Adults!

Exercise your mind by solving thought-provoking puzzles and problems.

03 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Digital Devices

Learn how to make the best use of your phone and other devices.

03 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Rhymetime with Stories

Rhymetime is a fun, free session for pre-schoolers to sing, move and practise co-ordination.