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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

02 Apr 2023

Birkdale Bokashi Workshop - EcoFest

Still not sure the best way to dispose of your food scraps? This introduction to Bokashi composting will show how easy it is to turn your food scraps into soil! This is a small...

02 Apr 2023

Celebrating Polish Easter with crafts

Create a colourful Easter Palm from paper.

02 Apr 2023

Compost Hub & Teaching Garden Open Day - EcoFest

Pop in and see how you can be part of our volunteering crew or compost with us.

02 Apr 2023

CultureFest 2023

Come to CultureFest to experience more than 60 communities celebrating their unique culture in one place, on one day.

02 Apr 2023

DIY Bokashi Composting Workshop - New Lynn

Judy Keats will demonstrate Bokashi composting and how to create your own system, which you can take home with you.

02 Apr 2023

Kumeu Vintage Brass Band Concert at Couldrey House & Garden

Bring a picnic, drinks, something to sit on, and a hat.

02 Apr 2023

Macramé Workshop

Use upcycled materials to make different types of macramé products.

02 Apr 2023

Surfdale Food Forest Working Bee – EcoFest

All are welcome; bring snacks to share for morning tea!