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The Landing: local stories find a timeless home
At Ngā Tohu o Uenuku / Māngere Arts Centre, The Landing beautifully demonstrated how local stories could be transformed into living taonga: portraits and voices that captured the richness of the community’s lived experiences.
Making moves with Local Grants
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is inviting community groups, organisations, and individuals to apply for the Board’s Local Grant round two, open from 12 January to 20 February 2026, for projects starting after 1 May 2026.
4 ways to come out and play, the local summer way
Whether it’s adventure, fun, or just a reason to enjoy the outdoors, all these activities or spaces are supported or funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, so you can make the most of summer the local way!
Make the most and soak up summer: you don’t have to go far to have a good time
With free events, local talent, and some of the best play spaces, funded and supported by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, now is the perfect time to get out, explore, and make the most of summer.
Family fun and summer adventures in Howick
Make the most of summer! Howick Local Board is backing free events, fun Out & About activities, and great local trails to explore.
Reflecting on 15 years: Auckland Council and southern communities
From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.
Three times the fun: three playgrounds set for a refresh
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board are giving kids a chance to share their own thoughts on what they would like to see in their local playground through a fun, interactive survey.
A new view of Mayfield Park: investing in community spaces
Thanks to this recent upgrade funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Mayfield Park - a wide open space, has had some much needed TLC.
Events
Dragon Beats
Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.
Wriggle & Rhyme at Ambury Farm
Join us for a family fun Wriggle and Rhyme session at Ambury Regional Park. Bring a mat to sit on...
Messy Play
Dive into sensory fun with hands-on messy activities for all ages.
Flying Fun
Soar your kites and enjoy a colourful day of flying fun for all ages.
Hungerball
Run, score, and laugh with this exciting and fast-paced sports game.
Junk Play
Soar your kites and enjoy a colourful day of flying fun for all ages.
Pop up Obstacle Course
Test your agility and have fun on a temporary, challenging course