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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 19 Aug 2024

Solar panels and batteries provide the missing link for Te Henga / Bethells Beach

The Matuku Reserve Trust in Te Henga / Bethells Beach was granted $32,000 to purchase batteries that can store power generated by solar panels at the Trust’s Sustainable Wetland Education Centre.

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.

Sports / Leisure 16 Aug 2024

Avondale College receives sports facility boost

Avondale’s budding sports stars have received a major boost after a funding award to maintain and improve the operation of local facilities.

14-24 year olds 15 Aug 2024

Tennis and squash club gets major boost

Papakura Tennis and Squash Club has received a major funding boost.

Events236 Results

10 Oct 2024

LILO AND STITCH – October Holiday Film Showing

Join us for the film screening of Lilo and Stich.

08 Aug 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join our new volunteer day, meeting on the second Thursday of every month, starting on the 8th of...

09 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Scrabble Club

Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

11 Oct 2024

From New Hebrides to Vanuatu

Have you ever been to Vanuatu and wondered what it was like in days gone by? We are celebrating...

12 Jul 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Book Chat

Join us over a cuppa to chat about what you've been reading.

12 Oct 2024

Open Arts Day 2024

Join us for a vibrant day of art, creativity, and community at the Corban Estate Arts Centre’s Op...

12 Oct 2024

Open Day at the Fashion Museum

We invite anyone with a love of fashion and an interest in how we dress in Aotearoa to join us at...

12 Oct 2024

Science Workshop

An engaging, hands-on workshop that explores scientific principles through fun, interactive exper...