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Have your say 9 Mar 2020

Papakura Local Board takes consultation to the people

A new online platform for people to share their ideas is making it easier for people to take part in planning for their communities.

Theatre / Performance 6 Mar 2020

Australian bushfire victims helped by Papakura concert

A variety concert at Papakura's Hawkins Theatre over the weekend will raise money for Australia's Bushfire Relief Fund.

City Centre Waterfront 6 Mar 2020

One year until the 36th America’s Cup hits our shores

The 36th America’s Cup is set to get underway on Auckland’s Waitematā on 6 March 2021.

6 Mar 2020

Decision on resource consent notification for proposed national Erebus memorial

An independent commissioner has made a decision on the resource consent notification for the proposed national Erebus memorial at Dove-Myer Robinson Park.

Pools 5 Mar 2020

Lifejackets and life lessons for Onehunga children

Funding from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Board has kicked off safe swimming lessons for Onehunga kids.

Transport 5 Mar 2020

Safer roads for Mount Roskill schools are on their way

Walking or cycling to school in Mount Roskill will now be safer, thanks to Auckland Transport’s Safer Communities programme.

Environment 5 Mar 2020

New hygiene stations to protect kauri in Albany

Hygiene stations installed later this month and in 2021 will help to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.

Community 5 Mar 2020

One for all - An insider's guide to Onehunga

Nick Loosley, an Onehunga business owner, shares his pick of the local highlights.

Events

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Scottish Ceilidh

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

13 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Wā takinga paki | Storytime at Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club. Suitable for all levels of ability fr...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...