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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.

Community 28 May 2024

Board grants help the Upper Harbour community

Over $77,000 has been allocated to community groups by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Remuera Library 27 May 2024

Much-loved Remuera Library undergoing restoration

The library's services will be relocated during the works.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading Group - Glen Eden Library

Relax and enjoy short stories and poetry read aloud.

11 Nov 2026

Discover the best herbs for container gardening

Discover some of the best herbs to grow in pots and containers and learn how to help them thrive...

11 Nov 2026

Ukulele workshop

Bring your enthusiasm and have a go!

11 Nov 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Taking Shape

In this new body of work, Nina Bulgakova explores how personal boundaries shift through the proce...

11 Nov 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Teen artwork student show

This exhibition celebrates our teen art group's time in the sculpture studio and highlights their...

11 Nov 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Woven Spaces

Using hand and loom structures, Kelly Thompson weaves together plant fibres and yarns, creating f...

12 Nov 2026

King Pin curator tour: From ‘Lady Wrestler’ to ‘Superstar’

Join curator Kirsty Webb for a free guided tour of King Pin with a focus on women wrestlers from...

12 Nov 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Marathon

Nic Sampson brings to life the unbelievable true story of one of the strangest sporting events of...