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11 May 2021

Stronger future for Beach Haven recreational wharf

Work is underway on a major project to make the much-loved Beach Haven recreational wharf in Hilders Park stronger and safer for generations to come.

Community 11 May 2021

Manurewa plans for a leafy future

Manurewa Local Board is looking for a greener future for the area.

Community 11 May 2021

Papakura hall space not needed

Papakura Local Board has declined the opportunity to turn the Senior Citizen’s Hall in East Street into an Auckland Council asset.

Sports / Leisure 10 May 2021

$6.4 million multi-sport centre opens doors in Ōtara

Home to a range of sports, the Ngāti Ōtara Park Multi-sport Centre opened on 8 May, offering local talent world-class space with modern equipment to train on.

Transport 10 May 2021

Manurewa Local Board widens safety plan

Manurewa Local Board is widening a successful safe streets campaign alongside Auckland Transport to make it safer for people to walk and cycle in their neighbourhoods.

Transport 10 May 2021

Transport plan hits the mark in Papakura

The city’s challenges have been correctly identified in Auckland Transport’s Regional Land Transport Plan 2021, the Papakura Local Board says.

Environment 10 May 2021

Fallen tree used to improve native fish habitat at Belfast Reserve

Parts of a large fallen pine tree that needs to be removed at the local Belfast Reserve will be retained to enhance in-stream native fish habitat.

Plans / Projects 7 May 2021

Construction to deliver Hurstmere Road improvements resumes

Work to deliver a safer and more people-friendly Hurstmere Road has resumed this week following a construction hiatus over the busy summer period.

Events

27 Jun 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Raranga Exhibition

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Tūhono

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27 Jun 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Community planting days - Hibiscus Coast

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27 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Whiria te Tāngata

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27 Jun 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Freemans Bay Markets

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06 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

The Fabric of Play - Birkenhead

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Contemporary Chinese Art

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