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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

08 Sep 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Senior's Social Group

Come along and enjoy a warm, welcoming space where seniors can relax, connect with others, and sh...

01 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Justice of the Peace

Come visit the local Justice of the Peace for all your community services.

11 Aug 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Movie Monday at Rānui Library

Whether you're keen to discover something new or just want a quiet place to unwind, Movie Monday...

11 Aug 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Shore Knitters

Connect with new individuals, forge friendships, and enjoy the company of this friendly group wit...

14 Jul 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Book Chat

You're invited to our informal monthly book chat to share your current reads, favourite books, or...

14 Jul 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhymetime at New Lynn War Memorial Library

Bring along your tamariki & enjoy a morning of music, rhymes, dance and more.

18 May 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

The Reading Revolution's Shared Reading Group

Just drop in, grab a cuppa and enjoy some wonderful short stories and poems!

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Let's Talk Kids Book Club

Have you ever cracked a secret code, met a talking animal, or traveled to an invisible city? At L...