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Community 16 Apr 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Quick Response Grant Round Two open

Grants that help the community deliver positive outcomes for the local area continues to be a focus for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Community 16 Apr 2024

Board outlines transport priorities

Papakura Local Board has a top 10 of transport concerns.

Akl Paths 16 Apr 2024

Bridge will give kids safe way to school

Work is set to start on a bridge that will give children access to Tamaoho School.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 Apr 2024

Give a shout-out to Upper Harbour’s unsung heroes

Nominate people doing great things for the Upper Harbour community.

Cultural 15 Apr 2024

Board seeks guarantee for art space

No Papakura Art Gallery sale will get board approval without guarantees the same level of services can be housed at a new location alongside the library.

Community 15 Apr 2024

Plan Change 88 approves major development

Commissioners have approved a significant development at Beachlands.

Community 15 Apr 2024

Life in The Streets of Mount Wellington

Proudly funded by Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, the video records students impeccably reading their views and highlights of the Mount Wellington neighbourhood to the camera.

Community 11 Apr 2024

Put safety first when rail line reopens

Re-opening Pukekohe to Papakura rail is edging closer, but residents are being reminded to stay clear of the tracks and power lines.

Events

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau friendly exercise class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) and kōr...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

27 May 2026

Author talk: Charlotte Macdonald

In this extensively illustrated lecture, we will travel across what the author has termed the 'ga...