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Plans / Projects 25 Mar 2019

Local board approves Whangaparāoa Library Plaza design

A new design plan incorporating community feedback has been approved for Whangaparāoa Library Plaza.

Youth / Rangatahi 25 Mar 2019

Papakura students eye life on the beat

Papakura High School has launched a programme designed to lead students into a career with the New Zealand Police.

Environment 22 Mar 2019

Emerging contaminants research starts on World Water Day

Auckland Council is contributing to national research surrounding water pollution in New Zealand.

Community 21 Mar 2019

Waitematā Local Board seeks nominations for Good Citizens’ Awards

Waitematā Local Board is seeking nominations to help recognise those who go above and beyond to make Waitematā a great place to live.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Mar 2019

Get a head start with Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Scholarship

The local board is supporting grants aimed at helping people aged between 14-24 years old with education, training and other projects.

Educational 21 Mar 2019

Councillor aids Aotearoa connection to British civil rights movement

A British civil rights leader with descendants in Aotearoa was celebrated for his work in London this month.

Dogs 21 Mar 2019

Local board supporting dog safety training for children

Ōrākei Local Board says education for children and young people is key to avoiding preventable dog bites.

Community 21 Mar 2019

Making MOTAT even better

Improvements are currently underway at MOTAT as part of the museum’s long-term site development plans.

Events

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...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

Adventure Bike Playground

Work as a group to find the torn pieces of the treasure map and discover the hidden booty. 

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Dawn Service - Māngere Domain

A time for people to gather as a community and remember those who gave their lives for our nation.

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2026

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have dis...