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14-24 year olds 27 Jul 2023

Work programme delivers on projects the public has supported during consultations

Funding process begins at consultations like the one now open on the Franklin Local Board Plan.

Community 26 Jul 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has made the tough call not to fund the two Kauri Kids ECE programmes at Ōtara Leisure Centre and Papatoetoe Allan Brewster, from its already reduced budget, now that the regional funding for the programme has been dis...

Community 26 Jul 2023

A new LEASE on life for East Tamaki Rugby Football Club Incorporated

A long-standing sports club in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area has just had its lease renewed.

Community 26 Jul 2023

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

At it's business meeting, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreed to fund Kauri Kids Centres until December 2023, before closing them, now that regional funding has been discontinued.

14-24 year olds 25 Jul 2023

Councillor calls for more spending in South

Auckland Councillor Angela Dalton says a new Manukau playground should be the start of more investment in the south of the city.

Community 24 Jul 2023

First South Auckland destination playground takes fun to spectacular new heights

Recently transformed into a new epic adventure hub, the Manukau community and residents from across Tāmaki Makaurau can now enjoy Hayman Park playground - South Auckland's first destination playground, featuring the tallest playtower in Aotearoa.

Community 21 Jul 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan consultation open

It’s more important than ever that residents speak up and let Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board know if the three-year plan, just released for consultation, is right for our community.

14-24 year olds 21 Jul 2023

Young leaders show the way in fight to enhance the health of Manukau Harbour

Young people are taking a hands-on role in preserving the Manukau Harbour.

Events

14 May 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions featuring songs, movement, and finger rhymes designed for pre-schoole...

14 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Roskill Library

Join us for a fun Wriggle and Rhyme session!

07 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Japanese Playgroup Pakuranga

Join this event to learn more about Japanese culture for parents and their children.

30 Apr 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group

A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Waitākere Central Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Tuesday Book Chat

Our Tuesday book chat group meet over a cuppa to discuss and recommend their reading over each mo...

02 Apr 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors Free Tech Help - East Coast Bays

Digital Seniors coaches can help seniors with things such as connecting with friends and whanau o...

02 Apr 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Sew Happy

A place where community and creativity come together, offering everyone a chance to stitch, share...