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Community 30 May 2023

Legendary Ōtara Scorpions Rugby League Club adding a sting to their online presence

The Ōtara Scorpions Rugby League Club has forged a partnership with Auckland Libraries.

Community 29 May 2023

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant

Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

Community 23 May 2023

Community wellbeing at the heart of Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board actions

The Supreme Court decision to dismiss appeals by supermarket companies that would have allowed alcohol retailers to remain open until 11pm in Auckland has been welcomed by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 22 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board honors their volunteers

The enthusiastic volunteer community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe will be celebrated at the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Volunteer awards 2023.

Community 19 May 2023

Otaawhati name returned to Papakura

A historic te reo Māori name has been returned to Papakura.

Community 17 May 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu responds to Annual Budget plan

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents strongly support youth, environment and community programmes and think they should be retained, according to feedback to the Annual Budget they received from their Business Meeting last week.

Community 17 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe responds to Annual Budget plan

More than 1200 community members provided feedback on the Annual Budget during the recent consultation, which Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board received last week in their Business Meeting to analyse.

Community 15 May 2023

Pitch perfect upgrade for the Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds

Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds underwent an upgrade of the lighting, new irrigation, new drainage, sand slit and sand carpeted couch fields.

Events

10 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Kids Learn 2 Ride

Help your kids learn to bike or improve their skills at our free drop-in sessions.

10 Jun 2023 - 26 Jun 2023

Free Bike Skills for Beginners

You’ll learn how to balance on a bike and pedal independently, some basic bike handling skills and heaps more.

04 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

01 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023

Tangata Moana: Tātou tātou e

Māori and Pasifika artists from Māpura Studios share individual responses and experiences in response to the theme of social cohesion

02 May 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme

Bring your babies and toddlers for some active movement.

07 Feb 2023 - 01 Dec 2023

Book-A-Family History Librarian

Make a FREE one-hour booking to see Auckland Libraries' family history specialist, Seonaid (Shona) Harvey.

07 Feb 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

Mandarin Computer Class

Learn the basic skills on how to use a computer, smart phone, iPad, and more.

14 Jun 2023 - 28 Jun 2023

Free E-Bike Maintenance Course

Learn the parts of your bike and how to do a maintenance check, fix a puncture, and more.