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Environment 29 Jul 2024

Environment and volunteers backed by board budget

Environmental projects and volunteer hubs are among the beneficiaries of the new budget agreed by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for the coming year.

Community 29 Jul 2024

Crossing gets the green light!

A long-awaited pedestrain crossing to service a Sikh temple has opened.

Blockhouse Bay Library 29 Jul 2024

Raise the roof - Upgrades coming for Blockhouse Bay Library

Necessary work at Blockhouse Bay Library to repair the roof and increase the usable space will begin in October.  

Community 23 Jul 2024

Board funding applications open

Eligible community groups, organisations, schools and providers can now apply for the Quick Response grant (up to $2,000) and Local Grants (over $2,000).

Community 23 Jul 2024

Thumbs up for local board grants programme

Funding applications for Ōtara-Papatoetoe board’s 2024/2025 grants programme is open and closes 9 August 2024.

22 Jul 2024

How we represent you in Rodney: Time to have your say

Rodney residents urged to give feedback on some proposed, but significant local changes in the council's representation review.

Community 22 Jul 2024

Helping little hands have a greener future

Toddlers from Best Start in Marne Road Papakura will soon be planting their own vegetables.

Community 22 Jul 2024

Green Thumb Crew: Young Gardeners of Tupu

Meet one of the many groups of passionate young gardeners, responding to the call to combat climate change and actively champion sustainable living in Ōtara.

Events

12 Jul 2026

Film screening: Māoriland

We will screen short films from the Māoriland Film Festival, showcasing contemporary Māori storyt...

12 Jul 2026

Ka Titiro Ki Ngā Whetū

Through hands-on art-making, weaving and creative activities, we invite you to reflect, create an...

12 Jul 2026

Puhoi Riverside Planting Day

A celebration of new beginnings, bringing people and place together to build resilience for the f...

12 Jul 2026

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day

Enjoy games, workshops and activities and bring your own kite to fly or watch some of the large-s...

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

13 Jul 2026

Harakeke at Epsom Library

Learn to weave harakeke here at Epsom Library!

13 Jul 2026

Toi Manawa Māori Bone Carving

Come and enjoy a fun day making a beautiful Māori taonga (pendant) from beef bone and pauā shell.

13 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Ngā Pātaki mā Matariki

Kōrero about Matariki in our kaupapa Māori space with our Māori research specialists.