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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

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Auckland Live Celebrates NZ Music Month

A vibrant programme of live music, pop-up performances and free public experiences across Tāmaki...

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

I Was There!

This exhibition brings together original gig posters and handwritten set lists from shows attende...

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Ka Mua Ka Muri: The first 5 years

This installation offers a chance to revisit standout moments, rediscover artists and reflect on...

01 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Fun Friday

An exciting after school programme where children can explore and enjoy a wide range of games and...

01 May 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Drop-in ceramic studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Jiggle and wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots o...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Kia Puea Te Reo playgroup

Te Reo Māori immersed play for the whānau. Please bring a piece of fruit to share, nau mai haere...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill

Music, songs, movement and finger rhymes.