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Community 8 Sep 2023

A welcome addition to the community sporting ground in East Tāmaki

New changing and restroom facilities at East Tamaki’s much loved Te Puke ō Tara are close to completion thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s $1 million growth fund.

Zero Waste 8 Sep 2023

A zero-waste future for North Shore communities

Auckland’s latest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) officially opens this Saturday in Wairau Valley.

Community 7 Sep 2023

Consultation opens for Papatoetoe residents for safer pedestrian crossing

Papatoetoe residents are encouraged to have their say on Auckland Transport’s consultation for the McDonald Road-Portage Road pedestrian crossing improvement between 6-20 September.

Community 6 Sep 2023

Time to learn some new skills in Manurewa

Applications are open for Manurewa Local Board's Lifelong Learning Fund.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 Sep 2023

Boards back locally-led emergency response

Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Community 6 Sep 2023

Oranga decides and gets $85,000 boost

Residents of Oranga, a suburb located between Onehunga and Penrose, got to submit ideas for projects to benefit their whānau-oriented neighbourhood.

Community 5 Sep 2023

Equity funding challenges acknowledged

Franklin Local Board wants boards to keep an open mind on the issue of more equitable funding.

Community 31 Aug 2023

Not being left out in the cold! Māngere Winter Strong with The Cause Collective

Thanks to the efforts of The Cause Collective Winter Strong campaign, the community of Māngere have an extra layer of care over winter.

Events

21 Jul 2026

Textile Tuesday's Midwinter Fashion Show

Come and share your own delights or simply sit back and enjoy the parade with dazzling fabrics.

22 Jul 2026

Beginners guide to fruit tree pruning

Perfect for home gardeners looking to gain confidence and practical skills.

22 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Home Made

Five artists, each one exploring their own answer to what home looks, sounds and feels like.

22 Jul 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany

A fun session promoting active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers.

23 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Every Kind of Weather

One iconic playwright. Two plays. One unmissable event.

23 Jul 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Mandarin Storytime - Albany

A warm and engaging programme for children aged under five.

24 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle - Albany

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings.

25 Jul 2026

Botanical soda workshop

Learn to craft elegant, naturally fermented, zero-alcohol sodas using aromatic herbs, warming spi...