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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

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. 

Community 10 Jul 2025

Future funding: Puketāpapa invests $18.7m for 2025/2026

The 25/26 plan includes more upgrades to Taurangi.

Community 9 Jul 2025

5 ways to make new friends in Auckland

Check out these five ways to get to know Auckland and its people ahead of International Day of Friendship on 30 July.

Events253 Results

05 Dec 2025

Island Vibes

Experience a powerhouse 9-piece Pasifika band, featuring five dynamic lead vocalists who will tak...

05 Dec 2025

Romi Wrights

Experience the soaring soul, funk, and modern jazz of rising star Romi Wrights live in Aotea Squa...

05 Dec 2025

Twilight in the Village

Come along to Twilight in the Village to shop a delightful array of stalls, support local commerc...

21 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Arts 4 Us

Free art sessions for tamariki exploring drawing, painting, and creativity.

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

17 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Fono Fitness

Join this energetic, low-impact dance-inspired fitness class led by The Fono.

13 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

07 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Minecraft and more

Whether you’re into Minecraft, Catan, or a good old card game, come hang out, play, and connect w...