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Community 11 Feb 2025

Whau park gifted dual Māori name

Tiakina was gifted by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki, creating the dual name of Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park.

Dogs 10 Feb 2025

Paws for thought

Ōrākei residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Community 10 Feb 2025

Connecting worlds: Diversity Festival 2025

This year’s Diversity Festival, on Saturday 1 March, is set to be an unmissable celebration. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, and Westfield Manukau.

Transport 5 Feb 2025

Pukekohe train a relief for locals

After nearly 3 years of waiting the Pukekohe train service officially resumed this week, making the morning commute much easier for locals.

Transport 4 Feb 2025

Local boards push for Mill Road corridor

Local boards in the south continue to advocate for Mill Road to provide an alternative corridor to the Southern Motorway.

Hauraki Gulf 3 Feb 2025

Designated dog area decisions

Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Community 3 Feb 2025

New footbridge opens in Wellsford

A new footpath and pedestrian bridge enables residents to walk from Rodney Street to Centennial Park without having to cross busy State Highway 1.

Community 3 Feb 2025

Welcome to Ōtara-Papatoetoe

With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the Ōtara-Papatoetoe board has launched a comprehensive Welcoming Plan as part of the Welcoming Communities programme.

Events

21 Mar 2025

Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park

By joining us, you’re helping to ensure a safe haven for native wildlife and preserving New Zeala...

21 Mar 2025

Music in Parks: Takutai Square

Auckland Council’s Music in Parks is teaming up with Britomart to celebrate the precinct's 20th b...

22 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Papakura

Music in Parks is proud to partner with Pacific Music Awards to showcase an afternoon of the best...

22 Mar 2025

Preserving and pickling workshop

Learn all the tips and tricks from Love Food Hate Waste tutor Amanda for preserving and pickling.

22 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025

Kintsugi

Bring your own damaged objects, along with a container to safely transport curing items.

23 Mar 2025

Art of bicycle maintenance

This bite-sized booked seminar is for anyone who wants to learn how to best care for their bike.

24 Mar 2025

Creative Talks 2025 with Xanthe Jojnovich

The PumpHouse Theatre’s Creative Talks series aims to bring the community together with creatives...

25 Mar 2025

AI Basics

This workshop is a class for beginners to AI, and will cover common AI terminology, and the histo...