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Community 6 Jun 2024

Community hub a step closer

Plans to build a community hub in Manurewa have taken a step forward.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2024

Designing well-connected communities of the future 

The Whenuapai structure plan is being updated. But what does that mean? What does a structure plan do?

Beaches 4 Jun 2024

Surf club's rebuild storage needs funded

Franklin Local Board will meet the bill for storing Kariaotahi Surf Lifesaving Club's equipment during its clubrooms rebuild..

Community 4 Jun 2024

Our communities, our families, our libraries

Felafolafoa'iga a aoga maualuluga (the secondary schools Samoa language debate), an annual event that is hotly contested, is proudly funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board.

Transport 31 May 2024

Seal of approval for Motairehe Road

What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road

Community 31 May 2024

From counselling to student radio – a variety of grants awarded

More than 40 successful grant applicants are progressing initiatives to benefit the community through Waitematā Local Board's grant programme

Community 31 May 2024

How board funding has helped the community

The impact of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board funding has been felt by more than 50 community groups and providers, enabling them to thrive and bring about meaningful change.

Community 28 May 2024

Board grants help the Upper Harbour community

Over $77,000 has been allocated to community groups by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Events

16 Dec 2025 - 14 Mar 2026

Pickleball give it a go

Learn the basics and enjoy this fast-growing racquet sport.

16 Dec 2025 - 07 Apr 2026

Zumba

Dance, sweat, and have a blast in a high-energy fitness class.

15 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Ghostfield by Foster Group Dance

Ghostfield is a striking hybrid live-digital dance work where choreography, 3D projection and sou...

15 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Nathan Homestead School Holiday Programme

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke offer fun, active and creative school holiday programmes for tamariki a...

15 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Summer holiday program at Clendon Library

A vibrant summer of reading, creativity and discovery at Waimāhia Library

15 Dec 2025 - 03 Feb 2026

Summer School Holiday Programme with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Dive into the ultimate summer school holiday adventure.

15 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026

Community Fitness

Get active, push your limits, and have a blast with high-energy fitness sessions

15 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026

Ako Hoe Waka

Paddle together and experience the thrill of waka on Auckland’s waterways.