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Business / Economy 29 Sep 2015

Youth Connections boosts employment opportunities

Youth opportunities programmes continue to deliver good results.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Restoring the Ōtara Lake

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has endorsed an official plan to rehabilitate the Ōtara Lake and its waterways – all within one generation.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Revitalising town centres

Future planning is underway for Silverdale and Ōrewa town centres.

Playgrounds 29 Sep 2015

Matakana playground set to rock

Construction of the new Matakana Village playground is well underway.

14-24 year olds 29 Sep 2015

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki youth panel

A newly selected youth panel is in place for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area.

Playgrounds 29 Sep 2015

Meet a Mission Bay dragon

The dragon that makes its home near the swings at Mission Bay’s Patteson Avenue Reserve now has a name.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Sep 2015

Memorial sculpture graces Ōtāhuhu Cemetery

Memorial sculpture graces Ōtāhuhu Cemetery.

Community 29 Sep 2015

New Helensville community hub

A new community hub has opened in the Helensville War Memorial Hall

Events

01 Apr 2023

Urban Ark and the Maungawhau Ecological Halo

Listen to Phil Simpson on how to protect and enhance the diversity of native plants and animals.

01 Apr 2023

World of Cultures - Nathan Homestead

Learn about the people, witness the traditions, enjoy the performances and much more.

01 Apr 2023

World of Cultures at Nathan Homestead

Come pick up a new skill, have a new experience and be mesmerised by our community's abundant creativity and cultural flavours.

01 Apr 2023 - 02 Apr 2023

Kids Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) Workshop

Kids can learn about Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) using a similar process to Ngatu making using paper, crayons, and Indian ink.

01 Apr 2023 - 06 May 2023

The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

Don’t miss this much-loved New Zealand stage adventure, where high seas, high adventure, and hi-jinks abound.

18 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

'Native Tree Rescue' Papakura Stream Restoration – EcoFest

We will be caring for thousands of native trees and shrubs that have recently been planted by releasing them from strangling weeds.

04 Mar 2023 - 02 Dec 2023

Meditation in Motion with Tai Chi Hibiscus

Everyone is welcome to participate!

02 Apr 2023

A World of Cultures performance by Torbay School Kapa Haka Group

Join us for this powerful cultural tradition.