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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.

Community 10 Jul 2025

The Toy Library that could: 30 years of magic in Howick

The Howick and Pakūranga Toy Library recently celebrated 30 years of providing an invaluable service to families in East Auckland.

Community 10 Jul 2025

Albert-Eden allocates $31.2m for 2025/2026

Pt Chev's Coyle Park playground will be upgraded as part of the 25/26 funding plans

Community 10 Jul 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board invests over $40m for 2025/2026

Community programmes, youth engagement, events and new placemaking are some of the highlights of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board’s plans for this financial year. 

Community 10 Jul 2025

Future funding: Puketāpapa invests $18.7m for 2025/2026

The 25/26 plan includes more upgrades to Taurangi.

Elections 9 Jul 2025

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates

Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Community 7 Jul 2025

Glenview Road rail crossing congestion under spotlight

Waitākere Ranges Local Board is calling for action on Glenview Road railway.

Events

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time

Join us at the Waterview Community and Enviro Hub to enjoy some stories, singing and dancing!

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Te Manawa Book Club

Join us every month to discuss the pukapuka | books we've loved (and maybe not so loved)!

03 Jul 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Auckland Quiltmakers show and market

Come and see an exhibition of traditional and contemporary quilts.

03 Jul 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Delaney Davidson

Renowned for his intimate, magnetic performances, Delaney Davidson brings his newest album, Baby...

03 Jul 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

Musicals Mayhem

Le Gateau Chocolat will tug at your heartstrings as he crams every musical you know and love into...

04 Jul 2026

He waiata mā Waitā

Join Hinekoia Tomlinson from Waiata Mai Vocal Coaching for a whānau-friendly, fun and inclusive w...

04 Jul 2026

He waiata mā Waitā — A song for Waitā

Join Hinekoia Tomlinson from Waiata Mai Vocal Coaching for a fun, inclusive waiata session for th...