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Community 19 Sep 2024

Final funding now in place to refurbish Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall

The final piece of funding has been in place to allow a major refurbishment project.

Arts 19 Sep 2024

Ōwairaka knocked down but gets up again

Standing more central and visibly at Alice Wylie Reserve is a new sculpture, replicating the original Ōwairaka.

Community 19 Sep 2024

Grey Power finds new home

Grey Power Auckland has found a new home after being handed a lease to Mt Albert Senior Citizens Hall, a council-owned community venue.

Community 18 Sep 2024

In solidarity with street vendors: growing the entrepreneurial spirit

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s compassionate backing of street vendors.

Community 18 Sep 2024

Work continues on Franklin transport issues

Work on Awhtiu roads that remain closed by cyclone damage has been scheduled.

Community 17 Sep 2024

Ōtara’s composting champions lead climate action

Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School (SEHC) in Ōtara hosted 54 teachers from 13 local schools, all keen to dive into the world of Bokashi composting.

Beaches 17 Sep 2024

20kph limit set for Karioitahi Beach

The days of speeding along Karioitahi Beach are over.

Community 17 Sep 2024

Celebrate the Stars

The 2024 Howick Sports Awards celebrated local athletic talent and honoured the vital roles of coaches, volunteers, and community supporters.

Events244 Results

06 Oct 2024

Learn to Start Your Own Outdoor Mushroom Patch - at Kaipātiki Project

Join Sarah Williams for an informative workshop on how to grow King Stropharia mushroom (also kno...

06 Oct 2024

Tillandsia Botanical Art Talk & Exhibition

Our expert, Di Timmins will talk about this intriguing plant species and describe the growing req...

05 May 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Book Club

Discuss the selected book of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading in our wa...

07 Apr 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

07 Oct 2024

Treats & Spooky Stories

Join us for a cuppa and treats as we share or read spooky stories together.

07 Oct 2024

Creative Talks : Stu Bagby

Stu will read from and discuss, in a non-academic way, his poetry and that of other poets he admi...

05 Aug 2024 - 04 Nov 2024

Blind Date - Birkenhead Library

A friendly meet up for anyone on their blind/low vision journey to connect with others and share...

07 Aug 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Birkenhead Library

Discuss the books you’ve been reading lately with a group of like-minded readers and discover new...