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Community 3 Sep 2024

Twice as Nice

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.

Environment 3 Sep 2024

Understanding exotic caulerpa around Aotea

Recent exotic caulerpa surveillance around Aotea gives insight into the extent of the pest seaweed.

Emergency Recovery 3 Sep 2024

Piha: Marawhara Stream sediment disposal

Work to clear the Marawhara Stream culvert area is underway.

Waste 3 Sep 2024

Young and old learn to upcycle waste at South Auckland community workshops

Children as young as six, along with their grandparents, are learning practical ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at Green Warrior workshops run by the Sikh Women’s Association in Ōtāhuhu.

Community 3 Sep 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Sep 2024

Tennis and squash club gets major boost

Papakura Tennis and Squash Club has received a major funding boost.

Environment news 3 Sep 2024

Wairaki Stream sheds 50 tonnes

Lynfield Beach Cove Reserve is now open to the public - one month sooner than anticipated.

Community 3 Sep 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Events

12 Jun 2026

Whakapapa research wānanga

Come along if you are interested in whakapapa, Māori history, taonga or research methods.

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

13 Jun 2026

From trash to treasure workshop in Mandarin

Learn where your waste goes when using Auckland Council waste services, including the rukenga kai...

13 Jun 2026

Gently Loved Markets - Just Kids

Buying preloved is a great way to live more sustainably.

13 Jun 2026

Introduction to composting workshop

Learn about the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used in the home and ga...

13 Jun 2026

Pinhole photography workshop

Join us for a special one-day workshop with master pinhole photographer Jenny Tomlin.

13 Jun 2026

Snow in the Park 2026

Winter fun and entertainment for all ages – don’t miss the west’s most popular winter event!

13 Jun 2026

Textured earring and pendant workshop

Explore and learn how to design, cut, texture, polish, and patina a piece of copper.