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Have your say 13 Aug 2024

Help us plan to protect our precious coastline

North Shore residents are being asked to give input on important plans to manage and protect local coastal areas by having their say on the draft Weiti Estuary to Devonport Peninsula Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP).

Environment 13 Aug 2024

Consultation extended – there’s still time to help us protect our coastline

The coastline that frames the Waitākere Ranges is a precious taonga that faces coastal management challenges, highlighted by recent extreme weather events.  

Community 12 Aug 2024

New grants open for Hibiscus and Bays residents

Hibiscus and Bays community groups have until 6 September to apply for funding with the local board’s new grants programme now open.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Safety and Transport Projects in Focus

Calls to realign Chapel Road to improve safety and to progress work around Mill Road are features of Howick Local Board’s response to the draft Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan (RTLP) 2024-2034.

Community 8 Aug 2024

18th Estuary Art and Ecology Award winners

Five exceptional artists - selected from 22 finalists - and their works, Tūna, Eyes Wide Open, Mitigation at the Margins, I see you in the estuary, and Life Cycle.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Splash of Unity - Community Rallies for Pools and Leisure Centre

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, councillor Lotu Fuli and community members have welcomed a council decision around the future of pools and leisure facilities.

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.

Events

21 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

BLEND: Music Jam Night

A recurring event for musicians and live electronic music practitioners to connect, experiment, a...

21 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Tech Time

Experience the exciting world of technology featuring Sphero Robots.

21 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Throw it down

Immerse yourself in this intensive six-week course designed for beginners keen to learn the funda...

21 Oct 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Highwic Antique Embroidery Display

A fabulous display of framed antique embroidered pictures will be on display at Highwic.

21 Oct 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Zero waste drop-in session

Pop in, say hello and let’s work together to create a waste-free Auckland!

14 Oct 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Life drawing 101

This 8-week course is an introduction to figure drawing, where you will learn how to construct mo...

14 Oct 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Oil portrait painting

Learn how to draw the human face with oil paint in this fun class.

14 Oct 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Technical drawing

In this engaging and practical drawing class, you will build a strong foundation in the fundament...