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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

16 Jul 2026

It's sewing time!

Dive into a fun-filled underwater sewing adventure and create your very own moana‑inspired plush...

16 Jul 2026

Kids Art Workshop

Young artists can explore their imagination, develop artistic skills and create beautiful artwork...

16 Jul 2026

Matariki Silent Disco

Expect glowing lights, shared laughter and a dance floor that brings the community together under...

16 Jul 2026

Mendelssohn's Violin

Enjoy one of the world’s most exciting violinists!

16 Jul 2026

Pakeke Harakeke Weaving

Guided by an experienced weaver, you will learn weaving techniques and create your own piece to t...

16 Jul 2026

Toi art carving workshop

Celebrate Matariki through learning, creativity and connection, with an interactive experience th...

16 Jul 2026

Youth bone carving workshop

Rangatahi will be able to make a bone carving taonga for Matariki.

08 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Grey Lynn

Come along and enjoy our fun school holiday activities!