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Community 30 Apr 2024

Eco-neighbourhoods create fun environment for learning

Dedicated work is being carried out in Ōtara to make meaningful contributions towards combating climate change.

Community 30 Apr 2024

A change of seasons for Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board

With Autumn in full swing, a shift in leadership is occurring within the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 29 Apr 2024

Introducing Albert-Eden Local Board's new chair

Kendyl Smith tags in as Albert-Eden Local Board’s new chair, while Margi Watson steps in as new deputy chair, as agreed at the start of the term.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Howick Local Board Quick Response Grant Round Two closing soon

Businesses and community organisations in the Howick Local Board area are running out of time to apply for a grant in the latest funding round.

Environment news 26 Apr 2024

Pollution prevention in Rosedale

Businesses are being helped to reduce industrial pollution risks to Upper Harbour waterways.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Change at the top for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Members have split the three-year term in half with a different chair and deputy for each.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Green light for Muriwai Village Green concept plan

The Muriwai Village Green upgrade has got the green light from locals and the local board.

Waste 23 Apr 2024

Less waste and more resources for DIYers

Warkworth’s Community Recycling Centre opens.

Events

11 Jul 2026

Matariki Whakarewa manu - Kite Day

Mātakitaki mai! Watch the sky fill with giant kites and enjoy a fun filled day alongside whānau.

11 Jul 2026

Raranga harakeke: A special flax weaving workshop

This hands-on Matariki workshop celebrates Tupuānuku, one of the nine whetū stars of Matariki.

11 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.

Take a fantastic musical adventure with a magical car that flies through the air and sails the seas.

11 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Matariki Kōrero

A thought-provoking kōrero led by Etienne Neho and grounded in the kaupapa of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

11 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Under the Matariki Stars

Experience projections of whetū in the night sky at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.

11 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

The Nine Whetū

The Nine Whetū by Sara Moana (Ngāti Tamaoho, Tainui) is a playful series illustrating each of the...

11 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Bloomsday

Enjoy this performance at Howick Little Theatre.

08 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Highland Park

Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!