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A head start for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu youth
Applications are now open for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Grants that provide up to $1000 to support 13-24-year-olds towards learning and development opportunities.
South urged to heed testing message
With Manurewa one of seven Auckland suburbs identified by the Ministry of Health as needing more COVID-19 testing, Auckland Council Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Angela Dalton is urging residents to heed the call.
Help shape the future of Old Papatoetoe
If Old Papatoetoe is part of your life, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to have your say on its future.
Beautification Trust launches four new ways to help community
Four new schemes will help the Beautification Trust assist local groups.
Nana Tu joins young artists in exhibition
Artists mentored at The Corner: Creative Space, have their work on show at the Papakura Art Gallery.
Southern areas in bid to lift recycling
Selected areas in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa local board will take part in a trial to reduce contamination in recycling bins.
Toetoe-roa / Cooper Park gets a makeover with community and local board collaboration
Tamariki of Cooper Crescent in Ōtara are thrilled to see the all-new Toetoe-roa / Cooper Park following a major makeover, thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board turning their vision into reality.
Manukau Harbour report welcomed
Elected leaders from across the city have welcomed a report into the state of the Manukau Harbour as a starting point for the critical waterway's renewal.
Events
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week 2021
Participate in New Zealand’s largest clean up event and make a significant difference in your local area.
Plant Pest (Weed) Workshop
Learn more about how to identify and manually control weeds in your local park and backyard.
Pacific Fusion Fashion Show 2021
Showcasing 11 Polynesian designers with a stellar line up of fashion.
Manukau Symphony Orchestra: Scheherazade
Guest conductor New Zealander Tianyi Lu will return for the 2022 season.