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Community 13 Sep 2022

Moneywise play options

Ōrākei Local Board supports the Meadowbank Toy Library through the Ōrākei Local Grant which are offered to the community biannually. The next grant round is open to applications 16 January to 17 February 2023.

Council news 13 Sep 2022

Development Contributions policy out for second public consultation

Auckland Council is seeking feedback on the next stage of updating its Development Contributions Policy, to ensure new developments contribute fairly to the funding of the council’s infrastructure.

Heritage 9 Sep 2022

Take a bite of Sandringham’s culinary heritage

A new free virtual Food Heritage Walking Tour is the perfect way to get a taste of Sandringham’s culinary history and heritage.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Papakura adopts park concept plan

A concept plan to develop Ōpaheke Park has been adopted.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Manurewa backs local groups

The latest round of Manurewa Local Board grants funding has been allocated.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Funding in place for Franklin partners

Partnership funding in Franklin helps guarantee iconic events can go ahead.

Community 6 Sep 2022

Rural hall funding allocated

Franklin Local Board has allocated funding to its rural community halls.

Community 6 Sep 2022

Grants boost Hibiscus and Bays projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $92,489.39 from the local board grants programme in August.

Events

22 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

English Class for Chinese speakers

Join English class for Chinese speakers aimed at beginners.

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

31 Jul 2026

Japanese film screening: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Films are screened in Japanese with English subtitles.

31 Jul 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Defending the Caveman

The global comedy phenomenon is headed for New Zealand, starring beloved Step Dave actor Jono Ken...

24 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Drop-in ceramic studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

24 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle - Albany

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings.

24 Jul 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Book Nook for tweens and teens

Calling all teens and tweens that want to join a fun book club to meet friends and share the love...