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Community 3 Dec 2018

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approves community grants

Grants totalling $394,860 have been given to organisations working on community initiatives.

Community 3 Dec 2018

Community says no to liquor store opening

Mt Roskill residents have welcomed the decision that a new liquor store will not be opened at Three Kings.

Beaches 30 Nov 2018

Waiheke beach area closed to dogs

Closure will protect nesting dotterels.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Parade goes fossil fuel free

Organisers are taking a green approach to this year's Waiheke Island Christmas parade.

Sports / Leisure 30 Nov 2018

Finalists named for 2018 Ōtara Sports Awards

Thirty finalists have been shortlisted for the awards celebrating Ōtara's sportspeople.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Over $300,000 in grants distributed in Māngere and Ōtāhuhu

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has approved quick response and local board grants worth $338,252 to organisations and groups focused on the local board’s priorities and outcomes as part of the 2017/2018 and 2018/19 grant rounds.

Transport 30 Nov 2018

Improving peak-time travel on North Shore bus services

A new continuous bus lane on the Northern Motorway will help speed up bus movements.

Cycling 30 Nov 2018

Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway officially opened

The Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway was officially opened on Friday 30 November.

Events

29 Sep 2026

Author Talk: Chinese Market Gardening In Parnell

Join local historian and author Ruth Lam for a talk on Chinese market gardening in Parnell from t...

29 Sep 2026

Fabulous fishy friends

Children will experiment with sculpey clay to create a fabulous fish friend!

29 Sep 2026

Jubilee Building Tour with Blind Low Vision NZ

Explore the rich and detailed history of the Jubilee Building as a residential institute and scho...

29 Sep 2026

Preserving the feast: Beeswax wrap workshop

Enjoyable for families, curious kids and anyone who loves food.

29 Sep 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The household experience

In this presentation, Lynley Stone from the Mt Albert Historical Society looks closely at the ite...

29 Sep 2026

Scrapbooking Grannie's Recipes

Share a copy of your recipe for our Grannie's Goodies display and find a 'new to you' tried-and-t...

29 Sep 2026 - 06 Oct 2026

Children’s Breadmaking 101

Come along to discover the simple, rewarding joy of traditional baking.

29 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Food beyond taste: Exploring five senses

Join us as we take a slightly different look at the things we eat.