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Dogs 25 Jul 2025

Puketāpapa park changes

There will be dog-walking changes around four of Puketāpapa’s parks and reserves from Friday 1 August – with new rules for where dogs can be taken on or off-leash put in place.  

Community 24 Jul 2025

Ōtāhuhu’s hub, where all feel the love

A much-loved Community Centre in Ōtāhuhu has celebrated 34 years and continues to be the heart of community.

Environment 22 Jul 2025

Manurewa Local Board commits over $1M to environment

The Manurewa Local Board is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and environmental challenges with a major $1.1 million investment into grassroots eco projects.

Community 22 Jul 2025

Read all about it, Flat bush

Recognising the need for a dedicated space where the community can learn, connect, and grow, the local board has worked hard to make this project possible.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Welcoming Communities Accreditation for Ōtara-Papatoetoe

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Connection complete: new Te Kōpua o Hiku bridge opens in Panmure

The Panmure Basin is connected again, with the new bridge – Te Kōpua o Hiku – signed, sealed and delivered.  

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jul 2025

Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā

Find out what's happening to help prepare your community for future emergencies.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Kaipātiki board makes landmark investment to protect environment

Kaipātiki residents can rest assured their environment is a top priority following the local board’s landmark allocation of $1,065,900 towards to its environmental initiatives for the 25/26 financial year.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pakuranga

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement.

05 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Chinese Cultural Club

Presentations, singing, recitation, chess and table tennis.

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club - Avondale

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge - Warkworth

Join our fun brain fitness programme is designed to develop brain resilience and mental fitness.

01 Feb 2026 - 20 Dec 2029

Make, give, live

Come along for a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crochetin...

29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!