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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

17 Nov 2026

Festive wrapping - Adult workshop

Join the West Auckland Resource Centre for a creative session exploring zero-waste gift wrapping!

18 Nov 2026

Ribbon lei workshop

Join Niuean weaver Jessie Atutolu-Tulisi for a hands-on ribbon lei workshop.

18 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

All You Had Was Fun

A play about friendship, cycles and the roles we end up playing with the people who know us best.

19 Nov 2026

Biomaterial and textile waste lampshade workshop

Join artist and designer Hannah-Lee Jade for a hands-on lamp shade making workshop exploring text...

19 Nov 2026

Grieg’s Piano Concerto

Appearing in Australasia for the first time, Norwegian pianist Christian Ihle Hadland plays the e...

19 Nov 2026

Microgreens and sprouts workshop

An interactive Love Food Hate Waste workshop where you will discover the world of microgreens and...

20 Nov 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Takutai

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.