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Council news 31 Aug 2023

New Papakura water treatment plant boosts Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres

The new $81m Papakura Water Treatment Plant will help boost Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres a day when it goes into service on Thursday 31 August, 2023.

Community 31 Aug 2023

Teens from Ōtara are 'go for launch' for unforgettable NASA Space Camp journey

Sixteen rangatahi have launched their scientific knowledge on a global scale after taking part in a NASA Space Camp, thanks to funding from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.

Conservation 30 Aug 2023

Dog rule protects Snells Beach shorebirds

A temporary change to the dog walking rules at the northern end of Snells Beach will help endangered shorebirds.

Community 29 Aug 2023

Replacement for Jubilee Bridge on track

The first stage of procurement for a replacement bridge is complete.

Community 29 Aug 2023

Te Reo Māori names tell tales of Kaipātiki

Nine parks and one outdoor classroom in Northcote will now carry te reo Māori names that reflect the area’s natural environment and cultural history.

Community 29 Aug 2023

The art of beautifying our streets - opportunity for local artists

Artists from the Otara-Papatoetoe area are being encouraged to submit designs to help bring two telecommunications cabinets to life.

Community 29 Aug 2023

Thumbs up for Ōrewa park design

The design for an $805,000 neighbourhood park to be built in Ōrewa next year has got the thumbs up from locals and the local board.

28 Aug 2023

Bonds blossom at Japanese garden

A group of Japanese junior high school students from Kakogawa City have been given a taste of home by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Events

26 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

Waiting

Waiting is an evocative coming-of-age story that celebrates beat poetry.

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Spring School Holiday Programme

There are classes in clay, polymer coloured clay, mixed media, craft, painting, printing, mosaics...

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Titirangi Library School Holiday Programme

Come along and enjoy the school holiday activities.

26 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Free Family Fun at Mt Roskill Library

Meet and Greet the Biosecurity Dogs, Treasured Taonga, Movie and more

26 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library

Have fun at Whangaparāoa Library Treasure Hunters School Holiday programme.

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

"Manifesto" by Ian Miller

"Manifesto is a moving image installation that sees local artists move in front of their works an...

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

"Nature's Abundance" by Laura Layton

After experimenting with different mediums, acrylic paint became a firm favourite and with this c...

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Adrienne Wright - Painting retrospective

Growing up in Takapuna, near Hauraki corner there was a lot of native bush and Adrienne spent man...