Work to clear the Marawhara Stream culvert area (underneath Marine Parade North) of sediment by Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team will be completed by the end of August.
This is the second time this year the culvert has been cleared after a previous…

An underwater surveillance project to better understand where exotic caulerpa is (and isn’t) has wrapped up. The project was jointly funded by Auckland Council, Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board, the Aotea Environmental Trust and Biosecurity New…

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, is nestled in the scenic and iconic Ngāti Ōtara Park, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.
Among fifteen…

Every proud parent knows one-year-olds can be hard work – but for Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre’s team of staff and volunteers, every ounce of mahi from day zero to its first birthday has proven to be worth it.
Since opening in August 2023, the…

Upper Harbour community groups can apply soon for a local grant when applications open from 26 August to 4 October 2024.
Local grants are available twice a year through the Upper Harbour Local Board Grants programme 2024/2025 and support arts, community,…

The community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe are raising a toast to the new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which promises to pour a fresh wave of hope and helping efforts to curb the flood of cheap alcohol.
Following the recent Auckland LAP being approved by the…

Bruce Pulman Park in Papakura has secured a $500,00 operating grant for the next three years.
Home to several Papakura sporting codes, the park plays a significant role in the town’s life, while also attracting regional and national events,…

A new state-of-the-art workshop and enhanced amenities at Ambury Regional Park (Ambury) in Māngere Bridge, made possible thanks to Auckland Council’s Regional Capital Investment Work Programme.
The programme is investing $47,521,984 set to enrich parks…