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Community 8 Aug 2024

$50 fare cap a nod to board’s advocacy for cheaper public transport

A new Auckland Transport initiative is a HOP in the right direction, according to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 8 Aug 2024

TOP Factor: Ōtara Civic Service Awards

The stellar leadership of Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth and their role in helping to shape local board decisions was celebrated at an awards dinner.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Transport for our residents, businesses, and environment

Transport projects that meet the needs of residents, businesses, and the environment should be included for funding in the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network.

Akl Paths 8 Aug 2024

Part of Puketāpapa tracks a step closer to reopening

The 10-kilometre coastal track that borders eight reserves and wraps around Lynfield, Waikōwhai and Hillsborough, is being restored in stages following extensive damage from 2023’s adverse weather.

Environment 8 Aug 2024

Get sorted - new recycling and e-waste service in Henderson-Massey

The EcoMatters Environment Trust’s Resource Recovery Depot has opened its doors to the public. 

Community 8 Aug 2024

Making it happen

Howick Local Board has established its work programme for the new financial year and is focused on delivery of the outcomes in its Local Board Plan.

Community 7 Aug 2024

Plan change raises flooding concerns

Franklin Local Board will take its concerns over a development on the edge of Pukekohe to a planning hearing.

Community 6 Aug 2024

New playground hits the right note

Kai-paawhara at Kirikiri Reserve provides a new neighbourhood space.

Events

05 Oct 2024

Exploring the King of Tonga’s Trees at Atalanga

The tour is led by Penny Cliffin, a former Senior Lecturer in the Department of Landscape Archite...

05 Oct 2024

Five Generations of Courageous Corban Women

Enjoy a Lebanese inspired afternoon tea while fourth generation Corban, Sharon Alexander provides...

05 Oct 2024

Heritage Orchard Family Fun Day

Learn how to protect these special resources and be inspired to grow our own food.

05 Oct 2024

Imaginary Creatures Workshop With Georgia Arnold

Join us for a workshop creating your own wonderful, quirky and fabulous imaginary creatures inspi...

05 Oct 2024

Island living storytelling

Round up the kids for a delightful Pacific storytelling event at Albany Library with tales from S...

05 Oct 2024

Love Food Hate Waste Taster Table, Birkenhead

Come along to the Birkenhead Library to visit Pip at the Green Clinic Love Food Hate Waste info t...

05 Oct 2024

Modern Women Archives and their Relationships

This talk draws from artist archives held in the E H McCormick Research Library Archives and supp...

05 Oct 2024

Mould Making Workshop with Lisa Bate

You will learn how to make a reusable 2 part plaster mould you can use to replicate objects.