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Community 7 Jun 2024

Ninety-one groups feeling web-tastic thanks to board funding

Your friendly neighbourhood spiderman and his squad are one of many jumping for joy, thanks to the special kind of heroism work of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 6 Jun 2024

Community hub a step closer

Plans to build a community hub in Manurewa have taken a step forward.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2024

Designing well-connected communities of the future 

The Whenuapai structure plan is being updated. But what does that mean? What does a structure plan do?

Beaches 4 Jun 2024

Surf club's rebuild storage needs funded

Franklin Local Board will meet the bill for storing Kariaotahi Surf Lifesaving Club's equipment during its clubrooms rebuild..

Community 4 Jun 2024

Our communities, our families, our libraries

Felafolafoa'iga a aoga maualuluga (the secondary schools Samoa language debate), an annual event that is hotly contested, is proudly funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board.

Transport 31 May 2024

Seal of approval for Motairehe Road

What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road

Community 31 May 2024

From counselling to student radio – a variety of grants awarded

More than 40 successful grant applicants are progressing initiatives to benefit the community through Waitematā Local Board's grant programme

Community 31 May 2024

How board funding has helped the community

The impact of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board funding has been felt by more than 50 community groups and providers, enabling them to thrive and bring about meaningful change.

Events

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Onehunga Chess Club

Come to the library and join with others in learning from a recognised Chessmaster and experience...

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - New Lynn

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

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhythm & Beats

Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old.

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-In

Drop in to our sessions with a tech query for one-on-one digital coaching!

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Storytime at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sunflower Social Art Club

Bring your favourite art project and supplies and work alongside others in a friendly social group.

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.