Kaipātiki Local Board has allocated $180,002 to local arts, sport, wellbeing and community projects across the local board area.
Through its 2025/2026 Round One Local and Multi-Board Grants, the board approved funding to support a wide range of initiatives. The grants will help deliver community programmes and events, upgrade local facilities, and strengthen connections across the area.
Local Board Chair Danielle Grant says the funding helps community organisations continue delivering valuable work for residents of all ages.
“Our initiative offering grants to help local clubs and organisations improve their buildings has been well received by the Kaipātiki community. Alongside this, our traditional grants continue to support programmes, services, and spaces that bring people together, support wellbeing, and give everyone the chance to take part,” she says.
“By investing in both community groups and local infrastructure, we’re helping to create a stronger, safer, and more connected Kaipātiki. We look forward to receiving more applications from community organisations when the next grants round opens between 16 February and 27 March 2026.”
Arts, Culture and Recreation – $21,536.71
- Action Education Incorporated – $2,500
- Spoken Word Workshops for local youth.
- Glass Ceiling Arts Collective – $5,000
- Performing arts workshops for youth and adults.
- Harbour Sport Trust – $4,136
- Supporting PolySports holiday programmes.
- Lake House Arts – $3,500
Supporting Te Whenua Roa o Kahu, a Kapa Haka cultural celebration.
- Breathing Space Charitable Trust – $3,000
- Supporting art-making workshops with artists and mentors.
- Ziad Rahman (Kaipātiki Project) – $1,200
- Supporting a 24-hour community race at Lauderdale Reserve.
- Homeschool Auckland Sports and Cultural Association – $2,500
- Supporting sports programmes delivered at the YMCA
Community Facilities and Upgrades – $94,600
- Birkenhead Heritage Society – $12,500
- Kitchen and bathroom improvements at 44 Mahara Avenue.
- Birkenhead RSA – $10,000
- Roof refurbishment.
- Netball North Harbour – $4,500
- Arena roof maintenance at Northcote Road.
- Northcote Lawn Tennis Club – $4,000
- Installing a pergola.
- Takapuna District Cricket Club – $20,000
- Installing a portable changing unit.
- Takapuna Rugby Football Club – $13,000
- Replacing guttering and drainage at Northcote Road facility.
- Birkenhead Bowling Club – $2,600
- Replacing water sprinklers.
- North Shore Men’s Shed Trust – $15,000
- Upgrading internal walls, decking, pathways, and drainage.
- YMCA North – $10,000
- Resurfacing the main floor at Akoranga Drive.
- https://www.ymcanorth.org.nz
- Birkenhead City Cricket Club – $15,000
- Supporting building maintenance.
- Beach Haven Placemaking Group – $1,500
- Delivering a community book swap at Cresta Ave repurposed bus shelter.
- Kauri Park School – $1,000
- Water collection tank to support the Garden to Table programme.
Community Wellbeing and Support – $63,865
- Cedar Community Trust – $1,488
- Supporting a community garden at 56A Tramway Road.
- Garden to Table Trust – $3,000
- Workshops in local primary schools.
- New Zealand Blue Light Ventures (StreetSmart Magazine) – $2,994
- Providing StreetSmart safety magazines and app resources to local secondary students.
- North Shore Chinese Association – $2,800
- 25th Anniversary Celebration and Lantern Festival.
- North Shore Islamic Association – $3,000
- Hosting a local community family fun day at Akoranga Drive.
Beneficiaries Advocacy and Information Services – $2,500 - Delivering financial wellbeing and empowerment workshops.
CMA – $1,600 - Supporting workshops at local halls and community centres.
- Good Bitches Trust – $2,000
- Supporting operational costs and resources for local programmes.
- Gymnastics Community Trust – $5,000
- Venue hire support for gymnastics programmes.
Why it matters
These grants enable local organisations to continue delivering programmes, services, and facilities that help Kaipātiki residents stay active, connected, and supported. With $180,002 allocated, funded projects will run throughout 2026, strengthening community wellbeing and creating opportunities for people across the local board area.
Apply for funding
Find more information about upcoming grant rounds and how to apply on the Kaipātiki Local Board grants page.
