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Community 15 Jul 2025

Backing community priorities for Franklin

Franklin Local Board has adopted its 2025/2026 work programme guided by community feedback from residents, community groups and mana whenua.

Community 15 Jul 2025

Backing big ideas in Papakura  

Funding available now for community projects and youth in Papakura.

Sports / Leisure 15 Jul 2025

Small grants and big impact for Manurewa  

Local community groups and projects are set to benefit from funding following the Manurewa Local Board’s latest community grants round.

Elections 14 Jul 2025

First nominations are in

Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Community 14 Jul 2025

Connected communities: Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward accredited as a welcoming community

The Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards are now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities. 

Community 10 Jul 2025

Can we get a chee hoo...for the good our grants do!

Applications for round one of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 2025/2026 grants programme is open for projects over $2,000 in arts, community, environment, events, heritage, sports or recreation. Apply by 8 August 2025.

Community 10 Jul 2025

What’s on your plate? Local Grants make it great

Over $139,000 in grants supported 41 local projects/groups in Māngere Ōtāhuhu last year, and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is here for those who step up for their neighbourhood.

Community 10 Jul 2025

Double the Local (Rua te rohe)

A new community-led initiative is bringing movement, music, and mana back to the heart of Ōtara, with seniors at the centre, thanks to a partnership between the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Total Healthcare Charitable Trust.

Events

20 Jul 2025

Publishing Talk with Frank Nunan

Thought about self-publishing? Join Frank Nunan as he shares his story and insights into the pub...

20 Jul 2025 - 21 Sep 2025

Sunday Board Game - Epsom Library

Try something new, bring your own favorite game, or just join in the fun.

20 Jul 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Family Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs encouraging a love of books.

06 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Pom-pom Penguins

Stay warm this winter by making fluffy pom-pom penguins.

18 May 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

The Reading Revolution's Shared Reading Group

Drop in & dive into stories – free Sunday reading group!

23 Mar 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Crochet Group

Join us for a fun afternoon of crochet, where you can work on your own project and make friends w...

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

16 Feb 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Crafters' corner

Bring in your craft projects and relax in crafters' corner.