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Awards open to Auckland farmers
Auckland Council has partnered with the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, so that the region’s farmers and horticulturists are eligible to enter the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards – with entries open until 31 October.
Fresh Gallery Ōtara
Fresh Gallery Ōtara, an art exhibition space run by Auckland Council and the community.
Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
Papakura volunteers celebrated
Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.
Memorial Gardens seeks help locating families
Manukau Memorial Gardens is asking for help from the public to trace the families of loved ones whose headstones were accidentally damaged last week.
New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum
A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.
Peace tree honours the past
A memorial tree has been planted at Arlene Shultz Park, Manurewa, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.
Happy birthday Hawkins Theatre!
Theatre celebrates birthday with community open day including free family film screenings, drama workshops and tours of backstage and technical areas.
Events
Aotearoa Movie Club
Bring your friends, get comfy, and enjoy some popcorn on us.
Pēpē at Waimāhia Clendon Library
Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, an...
Think Outside the Box
Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.
Storytime | Wā Takinga Paki at Waimāhia Clendon Library
Join us each Wednesday for a joyful Storytime filled with laughter, imagination, and the magic of...
Create Club
Join us every Thursday for Create Club a fun and inspiring after school art session designed esp...
Crazy Skills Lab
Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...
Family History Help
Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...
Plant a tree like a pro
Come along to this free workshop and learn how to set your garden trees up for success.