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Have your say 25 Sep 2023

Feedback final call: Mairangi Bay Reserves review

Residents have until Sunday 1 October to give their views on a variation to the 2015 Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan.

Community 25 Sep 2023

Good things come in threes

The triple threat of Papatoetoe High School, Aorere College and De La Salle stood out at the Auckland Council’s SUSO Showcase at Auckland Town Hall on Saturday 23 September.

Community 25 Sep 2023

Work programme focuses on diverse cultures

Howick Local Board has given a green light to the rest of its Customer and Community Services work programme – putting a focus on the area’s diverse cultures.

Playgrounds 25 Sep 2023

Mānu playground consultation opens for Whau residents

Whau residents are invited to have their say on an upgrade to Mānu playground at Maui Reserve in New Lynn.

Climate action 22 Sep 2023

Journey planner drives Puketāpapa toward change

Mount Roskill residents reduced individual weekly car journeys by nearly 1600km.

Community 22 Sep 2023

Two schools in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board area finalists in the SUSO Showcase

Two local high schools from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area, Ōtāhuhu College and Southern Cross Campus, will be battling to take out the Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out Showcase.

Community 21 Sep 2023

Active India celebrated in Papatoetoe

It was a cultural, visual and awe-inspiring day to remember, as Active India, a free community event dedicated to the Indian Independence Day saw the gathering of five Indian states at the Cosmopolitan Club in Papatoetoe.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Sep 2023

The power of great young people celebrated

The power of youth has been recognised at the Takutai Trust Youth Project Team volunteer awards, which salute the commitment young people show to their community.

Events

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Kia Puea Te Reo playgroup

Te Reo Māori immersed play for the whānau. Please bring a piece of fruit to share, nau mai haere...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill

Music, songs, movement and finger rhymes.

24 Apr 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

The crochet corner

Enjoy an hour of crochet with good company and a cup of tea. 

24 Apr 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Baby playgroup

A free safe space to play and connect.

10 Apr 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

English conversation group

Come along, practice speaking English and make new friends! Everyone is welcome - no registration...

13 Mar 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Harakeke weaving

Come on over and get creative with us at our friendly and fun Harakeke Weaving roopu (group)! Joi...

13 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027

Storytime

It’s a wonderful way to share a love of books and connect with others in the community.

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Scottish Ceilidh

Join us for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music.