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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

08 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Let's sing!

Come along to hear some live music, learn more about the group, and see if it’s for you.

14 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Book Chat at Pakuranga Library

Join us over a cuppa to chat about what you've been reading. 

09 Aug 2025

Brassy Broad featuring Anita Wigl’it

The repertoire will include traditional brass band music, classical and popular music transcripti...

09 Aug 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Death cafe

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

08 Mar 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

Read, Share, Connect

Join us for a relaxed and engaging reading experience where we dive into one short text each sess...

10 Aug 2025

Author Talk with Susanna Burton-Thompson

Join Susanna as she shares remarkable adventures as a global photographer, from shipwrecks to sna...

10 Aug 2025

No Limits Netball

Skills and netball activities for people with disabilities.

10 Aug 2025

Prediabetes to Prevention: Take control before and after the diagnosis

Learn how insulin resistance develops silently over time, the key blood tests to ask for, what sy...