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Community 15 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 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 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

12 Aug 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Takapuna Library Book Chat

Come along to Takapuna Library's monthly book chat to meet interesting people and discover the be...

10 Jun 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Book Club - Remuera Library

Come and have coffee with us while we talk and listen, and enjoy  the opportunity to make new fri...

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for Seniors in Greenhithe

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Korean Bookchat

Come share your thoughts on books over a warm cup of tea.

13 Aug 2025

Author Talk: Dr Eileen Merriman

Come along to here the writing process for this novel, including characterisation and plot develo...

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

Community Forum is an open meeting which provides an opportunity for individuals and community or...

15 Aug 2025

Drop-In Print Studio

Step into the world of Nineteen99, where screenprinting is more about experimentation than tradition

16 Aug 2025

Golden Enterprise on the Iron Road

Come along to learn of early Chinese migrants to Aotearoa New Zealand.