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Community 18 Jun 2025

Local board agreement a $35m win for Rodney communities

Rodney Local Board will invest in community programmes, creative arts, youth initiatives, and environmental projects.

Waste 18 Jun 2025

Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste

An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.

Community 17 Jun 2025

Witness the fitness: changes to Puketāpapa’s leisure centres 

New timetables, classes, as well as reduced prices for some programmes are some of the improvements for Puketāpapa’s Cameron Pools and Leisure Centre and Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre under new management.  

Community 17 Jun 2025

Tennis Club grateful for Local Board in rebuilding efforts

A clear example of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board advocacy in action - delivering meaningful support the community can count on.

Development 16 Jun 2025

Help choose the next stage of the Beach Haven coastal connections project

Two proposed options are on the table for the next stage of the Beach Haven coastal connections project, and public feedback is being sought to help shape the future of this much-loved route.

Community 11 Jun 2025

Together WE build safer communities

Safety is one of Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s top priorities, with a focus on building strong, connected communities where people look out for one another.

Community 11 Jun 2025

Rock Daisy rocks again

Once a simple play area, Rock Daisy Crescent Reserve in Māngere is now a vibrant, family-friendly space - revitalised with support from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and mana whenua..

Community 11 Jun 2025

Doing Good? Let’s do it Together

Local groups in the Howick Local Board area can apply for a community grant from now until 11 July 2025.

Events

06 Dec 2025

Northcote Board Games Bonanza

Come and learn or play games like chess, mahjong, Go and Chinese chess with other locals.

06 Dec 2025

NYEGE: A Festive Wellness Carnival

A joyful, family-friendly fusion of movement, music, and Afro-diasporic energy in the heart of su...

06 Dec 2025

Ōwairaka and Wesley Community Day

The Community Day offers an excellent opportunity for individuals of all ages and abilities to co...

06 Dec 2025

Papa Ki Awataha Regeneration

Make a day of it by exploring the nearby playgrounds and green spaces afterwards, or enjoy a bite...

06 Dec 2025

Special Christmas Celebration Invitation

Come meet our special secret Christmas guest, enjoy stories, play fun games...Win prizes!!

06 Dec 2025

The Ruckus - December

The Ruckus is a DIY fantasy nerd punk show.

06 Dec 2025

Twilight Christmas

Experience the magic of Christmas past at Howick Historical Village.

06 Dec 2025

Waimoko Glen Stream Care Session

Come and help save the Waimoko and Waiwhauwhaupaku Streams from rubbish and invasive weeds, and l...