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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

07 Aug 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us for a free fun session that uses resources and music to support the development of your b...

07 Aug 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Board Games Afternoon

Join us for a fun board game afternoon, bring your friends family, try different board games and...

24 Jul 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Knitting circle

Bring your own knitting needles and wool, and join other knitters in these casual knitting group...

17 Jul 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wā Pēpē - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi and enjoy morning of tummy time, music and rhymes, specially created for 1...

17 Jul 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

12 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their car...

05 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Storytime wā takinga paki - Ōrewa Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.