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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

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau friendly exercise class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) and kōr...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

27 May 2026

Author talk: Charlotte Macdonald

In this extensively illustrated lecture, we will travel across what the author has termed the 'ga...