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Community 18 Sep 2024

In solidarity with street vendors: growing the entrepreneurial spirit

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s compassionate backing of street vendors.

Community 18 Sep 2024

Work continues on Franklin transport issues

Work on Awhtiu roads that remain closed by cyclone damage has been scheduled.

Community 17 Sep 2024

Ōtara’s composting champions lead climate action

Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School (SEHC) in Ōtara hosted 54 teachers from 13 local schools, all keen to dive into the world of Bokashi composting.

Beaches 17 Sep 2024

20kph limit set for Karioitahi Beach

The days of speeding along Karioitahi Beach are over.

Community 17 Sep 2024

Celebrate the Stars

The 2024 Howick Sports Awards celebrated local athletic talent and honoured the vital roles of coaches, volunteers, and community supporters.

Community 17 Sep 2024

Safer Shores - Bucklands Beach Safety improvements begin

Plans for proposed safety measures have been changed to be more effective thanks to community feedback, Howick Local Board, Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Residents Associations.

Youth / Rangatahi 16 Sep 2024

Board grant helps young actors

The Glass Ceiling Arts Collective helps young disabled actors stage dramatic productions.

Have your say 16 Sep 2024

Share your ideas for a Takapuna community hub

The North Shore community are being asked to share their ideas on what they want for a new community hub in Takapuna.

Events

18 Oct 2026

Summer lawn bowls - Give it a go

Play summer bowls, come on, you know you've always wanted to!

18 Oct 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

A day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!

18 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026

Full Fat Legend

Comedy Legend Greg Davies is coming to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time with his...

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Future Flowering

Alongside a free floral exhibition, enjoy workshops to get hands-on, slow down and experience flo...

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

The Room Would Split Open

Tempo Dance Festival presents The Room Would Split Open (Body Island).

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Weekend cartooning programme

Our biggest, most creative weekend camp yet!

16 Oct 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Page to Future

We invite people of all ages to stop by and share in the joy of reading, conversation and connect...

09 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Tōrua

An immersive contemporary dance journey that transforms the city into a living stage.