The Puketāpapa Local Board is one of the 21 local boards of the Auckland Council, and is one of the two boards overseen by the council's Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councilors. The Puketāpapa Local Board borders the Manukau Harbour and includes the suburbs of Three Kings, Hillsborough, Waikowhai, Lynfield and Wesley.

Address: 560 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland 1042

The Roskill South Oasis Early Years Service Hub is in the community to coordinate a range of early year’s services in Puketapapa, from pre-birth through to six years of age. The hub is run by Waikowhai Community Trust (WCT), a local community driven organisation, and coordinates services in many key areas.

The Hub provides a safe place to come, relax have morning tea and meet other mums and dads. Children aged 0-6 are in a safe environment.

Address: 56 Glass Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041

An exciting cultural destination located in the historic Pah Homestead in Monte Cecilia Park, Hillsborough. The Centre hosts a changing programme of contemporary art exhibitions curated from the Wallace Arts Trust Collection of over 9,300 works, as well as regional touring exhibitions. It also runs ongoing community education programmes targeting Auckland schools and the wider public. It has a nice Café , gift shop and a meeting room available for rent.

Fearon Park lies between Keystone Avenue and Fearon Avenue. The south western corner of the reserve adjoins Harold Long Reserve.

Address: 21a Fearon Avenue, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041

Opening Hours:

Monday: 9am–6pm · Tuesday: 9am–6pm · Wednesday: 9am–6pm · Thursday: 9am–7pm · Friday: 9am–6pm · Saturday: 10am–4pm · Sunday: 12pm–4pm · Closed on Public Holidays.

Address: 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland 1042

Among the many activities on offer are holiday programmes, a twice weekly Market Day, Creative Digital Learning, homework group, support services, health services, legal & budgeting services, language classes, exercise classes and much more.The facility includes a playgroup area, outdoor courtyard, community offices, Creative L@b and a large function room. The playgroup are a and the function room have kitchens and kitchenettes available for use.

The Centre has a Youth Zone, a number of rooms that can be booked for various functions, conferences and meetings.

Address: Wesley Community Centre 740 Sandringham Road Extn., 1041

This playground is located at Underwood Park. It can be accessed via Sandringham Road Extension (Walmsley reserve leading to Underwood park) or via Hendon Ave, Mt Roskill, Auckland .

The playground is made from natural materials including Swamp Kauri. Well worth a visit if you have children.

Located at the banks of the awa/creek in the Underwood Park area, this a great spot to take pre-schoolers during term time (while the big kids are at school) or for the bigger kids to go and get some practice on a BMX track, this is a bit of a hidden treasure.

Located at the junction of May Road and Glynn Street, this small reserve features a children’s playground, basketball hoops and a “learn to cycle” track for children close to Roskill South development houses.

Address: 1-5 Glynn Street, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041

Freeland Reserve is a relatively large and undeveloped drainage reserve linking Balfron Avenue in the east to Freeland Avenue in the south and west. The stormwater treatment in the reserve has been upgraded by Roskill Development in partnership with Healthy Waters (Auckland Council) and with the help of Piritahi. This upgrade will significantly decrease flooding and improve water quality to the area. The stream, which is part of Te Auaunga Awa (Oakley Creek), has been restored, weed species have been removed, and the stream bed has been planted with native vegetation.

The park is located in Arundel Street, Mount Roskill and is one of the largest and most used parks. It offers a good network of accessible looped paths that are perfect for a casual stroll or jogging. The paths connect many parts of the community. A playground with climbing equipment and swings is suitable for young children as well as accessible toilets.

There is seating along the paths throughout the park and on the edge of the southern sports fields. For those who love biking, there is a shared path cycleway runs through the park. For sports and fun, you can enjoy using the basketball half-court.

Located at Morrie Laing Avenue, Mount Roskill, the Reserve features a large green open space with mature trees nestled among residential properties. During your vists, you will enjoy picnic tables and seating, and basketball courts inside the reserve by the Morrie Laing Avenue entrance. The reserve offers a good network of paths connect the entrances.

This 10 km walkway in Hillsborough follows the northern shore of the Manukau Harbour from the Onehunga Foreshore to Lynfield Cove in the west. Along the way, you can take in sheltered coves, regenerating native bush and stunning views across the harbour. Follow the track along the shoreline at low tide, or through a series of reserve tracks at high tide.

Waikowhai Park (kōwhai by the water) is the jewel in a network of parks on the northern banks of the Manukau Harbour. This park (8 Waikōwhai Road, Hillsborough) is a significant ecological area. The large block of regenerating forest is home to lots of wildlife. It acts as both a linkage and a buffer between the coast and adjacent residential areas. A good network of navigable paths link the playground, lookout, lots of open space, the beach, accessible toilet and dog walking area.

Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek is one of Auckland’s longest urban streams, winding its way from Hillsborough through Mt Roskill, Ōwairaka and Waterview to the Waitematā Harbour. The awa/creek from Walmsley Reserve to Underwood Park is a lovely walk featuring lots of native plants. It has a BMX track, a community falé (Te Auaunga Multicultural Fale), the Mara Hupara (Traditional Māori Playground) and a cycle track on its banks. Enjoy the family picnic benches in the summer.