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Community 21 May 2021

Diversity Forum encourages intercultural dialogue in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Continuing its mission to drive intercultural connections and participation, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board recently held its Diversity Forum in Manukau.

Transport 20 May 2021

Trialling people-friendly spaces in West Papatoetoe to improve safety

A new trial of road layouts to help reduce vehicle speeds, provide safer crossings and prevent traffic from using residential streets as shortcuts has kicked off in West Papatoetoe.

Cultural 18 May 2021

Māori names and stories showcased in local parks

Names harking back to history and stories treasured by Māori are being showcased in local parks across the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area.

Environment 11 May 2021

Māngere Mountain restoration begins

Thousands of new native trees, track enhancements and a new playground planned for Māngere Mountain.

Sports / Leisure 10 May 2021

$6.4 million multi-sport centre opens doors in Ōtara

Home to a range of sports, the Ngāti Ōtara Park Multi-sport Centre opened on 8 May, offering local talent world-class space with modern equipment to train on.

Cultural 10 Mar 2021

Manu and the journey of knowledge in Manukau

'The Journeys of Manu' is a unique Augmented Reality app that brings Māori mātauranga (knowledge) and physical activity together in one innovative package.

Finance 2 Mar 2021

Adjustments to Water Quality Targeted Rate proposed in Auckland's Recovery Budget

To help build on improvements we have made to our beaches and waterways and bring some of the work forward by six years, our Recovery Budget is proposing two changes to the Water Quality Targeted Rate - extend it from 2028 until 2031 and increase...

Events

08 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Matariki celebration at Ōtāhuhu Library

Join us for a series of exciting events.

08 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays at Manukau Library

Join us these school holidays for a series of community events.

06 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Māngere Bridge Library school holiday programme

Join is these school holidays for a series of exciting events.

18 Jul 2024

Kumara fries

Learn how to prepare and cook these delicious sweet potato fries.

01 Feb 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Relaxation Dance Class

Join our dance class, do exercise and keep fit to joyful music.

01 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

21 Jul 2024

Community Classics South: Shakespeare in Music

Auckland Philharmonia’s popular Community Classics concerts give you a chance to hear Auckland’s...

19 May 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Sunday Fun

Sunday Fun - various activities for family and friends celebrating different themes through out t...