Ōrākei grant supports children with Down's syndrome
UpsideDowns Education Trust applied for an Ōrākei Local Board grant towards delivering speech language therapy to children with Down's syndrome in the Ōrākei area.
Applications now open for Hibiscus and Bays projects
Groups keen to make a difference in the Hibiscus and Bays area can apply for this year’s local board community grants.
Southern boards take new path
Auckland's three most southern local boards, Manurewa, Papakura and Franklin, have all incorporated Māori outcomes into their plans for the future.
Local talent flies high in pursuit of excellence
In a three-part series, we explore how Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s Pursuit of Excellence Award has helped individuals achieve their goals.
Good Citizens of Waitematā recognised
Waitematā Local Board recently celebrated their 4th biennial Good Citizens' Awards.
Pest free push a hit with Howick residents
The Pest Free Howick team have been run off their feet as residents take up the challenge of helping build a better ecological future for their area.
Neighbours Day events a success in Franklin
If this year's Neighbours Day celebrations are anything to go by, folk in Franklin make great neighbours.
Matakawau embraces new playground
The Awhitu Peninsula community of Matakawau came out to play recently to celebrate the opening of its new playground.
Students’ vision helps create community
The Ōrākei Local Board office now has a food-sharing stand thanks to students from Remuera Intermediate.
The switch to solar on Great Barrier celebrated
The launch of a new solar-powered system on Great Barrier Island has been a success.