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Community 8 Aug 2024

$50 fare cap a nod to board’s advocacy for cheaper public transport

A new Auckland Transport initiative is a HOP in the right direction, according to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 8 Aug 2024

TOP Factor: Ōtara Civic Service Awards

The stellar leadership of Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth and their role in helping to shape local board decisions was celebrated at an awards dinner.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Transport for our residents, businesses, and environment

Transport projects that meet the needs of residents, businesses, and the environment should be included for funding in the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network.

Akl Paths 8 Aug 2024

Part of Puketāpapa tracks a step closer to reopening

The 10-kilometre coastal track that borders eight reserves and wraps around Lynfield, Waikōwhai and Hillsborough, is being restored in stages following extensive damage from 2023’s adverse weather.

Environment 8 Aug 2024

Get sorted - new recycling and e-waste service in Henderson-Massey

The EcoMatters Environment Trust’s Resource Recovery Depot has opened its doors to the public. 

Community 8 Aug 2024

Making it happen

Howick Local Board has established its work programme for the new financial year and is focused on delivery of the outcomes in its Local Board Plan.

Community 7 Aug 2024

Plan change raises flooding concerns

Franklin Local Board will take its concerns over a development on the edge of Pukekohe to a planning hearing.

Transport 6 Aug 2024

West boards unite in opposition to speed limit changes

Proposed changes to speed limit rules should consider the impacts to all road users, including social and environmental impacts.  

Events

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Letters Home

This exhibition explores the quiet, intimate act of writing letters to the people we love.

20 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

Fuq Boiz: The Greatest Showboiz

The most epic, unhinged and gloriously silly live comedy hour.

20 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Kākano Youth Arts Collective: Run It Back

A range of artworks exploring creativity, identity, storytelling and the experiences of our young...

20 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Tōfā Mamao

The work examines the tension between demanding cultural traditions, which often consume the imme...

19 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

Everybody Knows

Laser Kiwi will make you laugh, gasp and maybe even agree on something for once.

18 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Green Prescription Trail

Botanic Gardens Week 2026 celebrates the health and wellbeing benefits of botanic gardens.

15 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Childrens Art Classes

Join professional artist and experienced art teacher, Sue Mansour, for a series of after-school a...

15 May 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Fun Fridays - Mt Albert

A fun after school activity for primary school aged children.