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Plans / Projects 31 Oct 2023

Local board adopts Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023

A focus on community and the environment are strong features of the Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023.

Community 31 Oct 2023

Grants aid Upper Harbour community projects

Community organisations in Upper Harbour received $50,360.24 from the local board grants programme in October.

Community 27 Oct 2023

Board comes to the party with community grants

More than $95,000 is going toward events, sports, arts environmental initiatives and community groups in the Devonport-Takapuna area following decisions by the local board in its latest grants round.

Libraries 27 Oct 2023

Point Chevalier Library turns a page

Great news for local book lovers in Point Chevalier. The library will move to a new home for its books, following the decision to relocate in 2024.

Community 26 Oct 2023

Grants help community groups help you

More than $50,000 in grants have been made in Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

Community 26 Oct 2023

Need in Manurewa exceeds grants budget

More than $40,000 has been allocated as Manurewa Local Board grants.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Oct 2023

New leases for valued community groups

Valued community groups will be able to call Māngere-Ōtāhuhu home for a few years yet.

Events

21 Mar 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Enactment - Draunikau Hawthorn

Ritualists are those who hold their hand closest to the fire, those that perform a sacred duty to...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Noughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Bokashi Composting Workshop

You’ll leave with practical knowledge, simple tips for success, and the confidence to start reduc...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Grow your own microgreens workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Pickling and preserving workshop

Discover how pickling can help reduce food waste, save money, and ensure you always have healthy,...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Seasonal and leftover cooking workshops

Discover simple techniques to reduce food waste, save money and enjoy healthy delicious meals at...

21 Feb 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

English exam preparation classes

Great for those wanting to take PTE, IELTS or OET exams this year.

19 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Learn to compost

We help you turn food scraps and garden waste into healthy soil with confidence.