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Community 25 Sep 2024

$2m destination playground on the horizon for Barry Curtis Park

A spectacular nearly $2m playground designed to offer an exciting range of play options for all tamariki (children), is coming to Barry Curtis Park, after Howick Local Board approved the concept designs.

Community 25 Sep 2024

South Auckland talent dominates at SUSO

Our local winners truly know how to Stand Up and Stand Out.

Pools 24 Sep 2024

Decision on Olympic Pool lease made

Waitematā Local Board has agreed to the extension of Olympic Pool and Fitness Limited's (OPFL) lease to manage the Olympic Pool and Fitness Centre in Newmarket until November 2034, subject to statutory processes.

Development 24 Sep 2024

Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath glows with kindness this Art Week

In an algorithm-meets-art collaboration, artist Shannon Novak and iion have programmed Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath to deliver happiness for Art Week.

Community 24 Sep 2024

Ngāti Ōtara Marae revival

A $45,000 boost will lead vital repairs and project management at Ngāti Ōtara Marae, a cornerstone of the South Auckland community.

Community 20 Sep 2024

Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers

Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.

Akl Paths 20 Sep 2024

New life for Te Puhinui on the way

A neglected area will be transformed into a valuable community space.

Environment 20 Sep 2024

Grants available for Kaipara Moana fencing and planting projects

Hundreds of landowners and groups are working with Kaipara Moana Remediation to regenerate forest on erosion-prone land in the Kaipara Moana catchment.

Events

15 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Learn to Crochet with the Brightside Spinners

Discover the joy of working with yarn and hooks in a friendly and supportive environment.

21 Jun 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Glen Eden Shared Reading Group

Join our friendly librarian Surani for a relaxed shared reading experience with like-minded reade...

15 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Book Club

Come along and join our lively discussions about what you've been reading, and find new books fro...

16 Nov 2024

AI Teen Talks Series - Can AI Tell if Your Essay Was Written by a Robot?

This is the third talk in the series and is presented by David Kang, Year 8 student from Kristin...

16 Nov 2024

Calling All Bike Mechanics & Enthusiasts with Kaipātiki Project

Come join us for a day of hands-on action, community spirit, and pedal-powered fun!

16 Nov 2024

Christmas Artisan Market

Grab a coffee and a bite to eat at the Caterpillar café while you tick a few presents off your Ch...

16 Nov 2024

Dare to Retire Free

This session is for you if you are thinking of retirement.

16 Nov 2024

Family History Day

Listen to interesting talks or join in one-on-one research-assisted-sessions working side by side...