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Community 7 Jun 2024

Ninety-one groups feeling web-tastic thanks to board funding

Your friendly neighbourhood spiderman and his squad are one of many jumping for joy, thanks to the special kind of heroism work of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 4 Jun 2024

Our communities, our families, our libraries

Felafolafoa'iga a aoga maualuluga (the secondary schools Samoa language debate), an annual event that is hotly contested, is proudly funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board.

Community 31 May 2024

How board funding has helped the community

The impact of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board funding has been felt by more than 50 community groups and providers, enabling them to thrive and bring about meaningful change.

Community 27 May 2024

Not your dumping ground

People dumping tyres illegally, are cautioned to tread carefully, with possible fines up to $30,000 for offenders.

22 May 2024

Decision for Hunters Corners BID Programme

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board will not provide funds for the Hunters Corner Business Improvement District (BID) in the coming year.

Community 22 May 2024

Best foot forward for Rock Daisy Crescent Reserve playground

One small step for man, one giant leap for an old and worn-out playground stuck between a rock and a hard place, which Māngere locals are invited to help breathe new life into.

Community 15 May 2024

Winter plantings to expand native forest cover

Remarkable works have begun in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area, aiming to boost the natural forest cover.

Community 15 May 2024

Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job

Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.

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05 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026

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02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...