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Can we get a chee hoo...for the good our grants do!
Applications for round one of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 2025/2026 grants programme is open for projects over $2,000 in arts, community, environment, events, heritage, sports or recreation. Apply by 8 August 2025.
What’s on your plate? Local Grants make it great
Over $139,000 in grants supported 41 local projects/groups in Māngere Ōtāhuhu last year, and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is here for those who step up for their neighbourhood.
Double the Local (Rua te rohe)
A new community-led initiative is bringing movement, music, and mana back to the heart of Ōtara, with seniors at the centre, thanks to a partnership between the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Total Healthcare Charitable Trust.
The Toy Library that could: 30 years of magic in Howick
The Howick and Pakūranga Toy Library recently celebrated 30 years of providing an invaluable service to families in East Auckland.
Albert-Eden allocates $31.2m for 2025/2026
Pt Chev's Coyle Park playground will be upgraded as part of the 25/26 funding plans
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board invests over $40m for 2025/2026
Community programmes, youth engagement, events and new placemaking are some of the highlights of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board’s plans for this financial year.
Future funding: Puketāpapa invests $18.7m for 2025/2026
The 25/26 plan includes more upgrades to Taurangi.
Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates
Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.
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Open makerspace time to create your Halloween masterpiece!
Young Artists Studio
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Explore how everyday materials can be transformed into something meaningful.
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Strings Under the Stars 2026
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