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Pest plants 21 Aug 2024

Understanding exotic caulerpa around Aotea

Recent exotic caulerpa surveillance around Aotea gives insight into the extent of the pest seaweed.

Emergency Recovery 20 Aug 2024

Piha: Marawhara Stream sediment disposal

Work to clear the Marawhara Stream culvert area is underway.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Twice as Nice

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Local Alcohol Policy helps safety in our communities

The community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe are celebrating the new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which promises to raise a fresh wave of hope and helping efforts to curb the flood of cheap alcohol.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Sports grants support local participation

Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton welcomes council funding being put in place for Bruce Pulman Park.

Waste 20 Aug 2024

Zero-waste Waiōrea turns one

Since opening in August 2023, the centre has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors.

Community 16 Aug 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Events

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

ALBANY VILLAGE LIBRARY OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Join us for these exciting school holiday events.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

An audio-driving tour of medical history

Take a driving audio tour of Papakura and surrounding suburbs to learn about the area's medical a...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Auckland Heritage Festival 2024

Explore over 130 free or affordable events, including a variety of family-friendly activities for...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Cornwall Park: Recreation Heritage

Explore our recreational heritage in this new exhibition at the Huia Lodge Discovery Hub!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibition

Experience the crafty creativity of our tamariki at the free Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibiti...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Fakafetuiaga

Celebrate Niue's 50th self-governing anniversary and its bond with Aotearoa. Reminisce with us!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Hands That Made Crown Lynn

Have a browse and check out the display of archival images of the Crown Lynn factory floor.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Heritage Tour & High Tea

Join a special tour of the historic Pah Homestead and enjoy a heritage-themed high tea!