Eighteen months into a shift from event-based funding to grassroots activation, the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board is reviewing how well its community development model is fostering local leadership, inclusion, and connection.

This “Amazing Race” style community-led research project found that the Rānui community hope for a safe, family-friendly environment, more parks, events, and improved emergency preparedness

Annalise Myers and Kelly Maung worked with Belong Aotearoa to understand how they have positively impacted the wellbeing of refugee and migrant women and their families.

Point engaged with residents in Puketāpapa who celebrate Lunar New Year to understand how they want to celebrate future festivals.

Point surveyed residents and partnered with community organisations and businesses to run workshops and community meetings to identify activities and approaches to bridging social capital.

Point engaged with diverse communities in three local boards to understand how local parks were valued and used and what future development and programming was needed to better serve local communities.