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Elections 11 Jul 2025

First nominations are in

Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Community 10 Jul 2025

Can we get a chee hoo...for the good our grants do!

Applications for round one of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 2025/2026 grants programme is open for projects over $2,000 in arts, community, environment, events, heritage, sports or recreation. Apply by 8 August 2025.

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

Ōtāhuhu’s hub, where all feel the love

A much-loved Community Centre in Ōtāhuhu has celebrated 34 years and continues to be the heart of community.

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. 

Events

31 May 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Death Café

Come with an open mind and a willingness to talk, listen, and connect.

31 May 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

French bilingual storytime

Storytime is ideal for kids three to five years of age but everyone is welcome!

22 Feb 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Creative crew

Come and join the creative crew at Highland Park Library.

27 Jul 2025

Māoriland Film Festival Screening at Lake House Arts

This event reflects the themes of Matariki whakapapa, remembrance and renewal through the lens of...

30 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Lego

Use your imagination and create with our lego collection, drop in throughout the day.

26 May 2025 - 24 Nov 2025

Chip packet fusing

We are hoping this will be a fun, sociable time where you can meet new people, make new friends &...

24 Feb 2025 - 24 Nov 2025

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

29 Jul 2025

Guitar Masterclass with JIJI

At this masterclass, promising young guitarists from the community will perform for JIJI and rece...