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Community 18 Jun 2025

Hobsonville’s new park – Te Kori Scott Point opens to the public

The opening of Te Kori Scott Point is a landmark moment for the Hobsonville community.

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.

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

25 Jun 2025

Matariki Wriggle & Rhyme at Blockhouse Bay Library

Sing, cuddle and do gentle exercises for your baby in English and Te Reo Māori.

25 Jun 2025

Whakamana Matariki

Join acclaimed choreographer Tiaki Kerei for a creative dance workshop exploring movement, identi...

25 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Lopdell Film Festival 2025

Join us for four days of world-class cinema in Titirangi's historic Lopdell Theatre.

25 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail

Through illuminated imagery, we will share place-based stories, karakia and waiata within a moder...

25 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Black Faggot

With cracking comic timing, this play is funny and filthy, raw and emotional and full of love.

25 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Raranga Wānanga

Join us for a series of workshops at the Central City Library Makerspace.

25 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Doc Edge Festival 2025

With its Oscar-qualifying status secured for another three years, the festival continues to attra...

18 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Waitaa ki te Maanuka, Waitii ki te Mangatangi, Waipuna ki te Rangi - WORKSHOPS

Learn the cultural significance, techniques, and stories woven into each piece.