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Community 30 May 2023

Sporting greats with special ties saluted

Papakura and Manurewa local boards acknowledge losing special sporting talents.

Community 30 May 2023

Funding set for Karaka Sports Park

Franklin Local Board has committed funds for netball and tennis at Karaka Sports Park.

Community 30 May 2023

Legendary Ōtara Scorpions Rugby League Club adding a sting to their online presence

The Ōtara Scorpions Rugby League Club has forged a partnership with Auckland Libraries.

Community 29 May 2023

Howick Local Board celebrates its volunteer heroes

Howick Local Board is thrilled to celebrate its volunteers with an awards ceremony in June.

Community 29 May 2023

Grants aid Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Fifty-five community organisations received $259,247 in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Grants Programme for 2022/2023.

Community 29 May 2023

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant

Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

Community 26 May 2023

Recognising Albert-Eden’s volunteers

Know a volunteer for Albert-Eden that goes above and beyond and deserves to be celebrated? Nominations now open.

Community 25 May 2023

Puketāpapa primed to host FIFA World Cup NZ team

FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in less than 100 days in Tāmaki Makaurau and all eyes will be on the Football Ferns from the moment they step out on to their Keith Hay Park training base.

Events

29 May 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Free Seniors Yoga 65+

Seniors over 65 can join for free yoga sessions.

27 May 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Manurewa Guided Walks

Get introduced to safe walking routes through the community and gentle nature paths to enjoy with loved ones.

24 May 2023 - 23 Aug 2023

Tea & Tales

Join library staff as we read stories, watch movie clips, listen to podcast episodes and chat about them.

17 May 2023 - 28 Jun 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme - Ponsonby

Babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers are all welcome.

08 May 2023 - 22 Dec 2023

Jump Jiggle Jive | Taki ruri at Pakuranga Library

Bring your pre-schoolers along for songs, movement and rhymes.

04 May 2023 - 10 Jun 2023

Exhibition: Papakura Now

This exhibition focuses on three emerging Papakura-based artists and their individual practices.

03 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023

Drawing for Beginners Course

Learn essential concepts, including shape, proportion, tone, composition, perspective, and different sketching techniques.

03 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023

Painting for Beginners

Learn the basics of painting: sketch, shape, tone, composition, measuring proportions, colour mixing, and more.