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Community 18 Jun 2025

Local board agreement a $35m win for Rodney communities

Rodney Local Board will invest in community programmes, creative arts, youth initiatives, and environmental projects.

Waste 18 Jun 2025

Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste

An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.

Community 17 Jun 2025

Witness the fitness: changes to Puketāpapa’s leisure centres 

New timetables, classes, as well as reduced prices for some programmes are some of the improvements for Puketāpapa’s Cameron Pools and Leisure Centre and Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre under new management.  

Community 17 Jun 2025

Tennis Club grateful for Local Board in rebuilding efforts

A clear example of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board advocacy in action - delivering meaningful support the community can count on.

Development 16 Jun 2025

Help choose the next stage of the Beach Haven coastal connections project

Two proposed options are on the table for the next stage of the Beach Haven coastal connections project, and public feedback is being sought to help shape the future of this much-loved route.

Community 11 Jun 2025

Together WE build safer communities

Safety is one of Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s top priorities, with a focus on building strong, connected communities where people look out for one another.

Community 11 Jun 2025

Rock Daisy rocks again

Once a simple play area, Rock Daisy Crescent Reserve in Māngere is now a vibrant, family-friendly space - revitalised with support from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and mana whenua..

Community 11 Jun 2025

Doing Good? Let’s do it Together

Local groups in the Howick Local Board area can apply for a community grant from now until 11 July 2025.

Events

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay!

28 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Art and tea

A holistic wellbeing course based on the freedom of artistic expression combined with meditation...

28 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Ceramic Critters

Get creative with clay in this hands-on ceramics class designed especially for kids!

28 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.

28 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Girls' Club

A safe, inclusive space to connect, share and support one another.

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

21 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Roskill

A fun and free programme for ages 0-18 months.

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...