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Community 1 Nov 2023

Storing a lot of water is no small undertaking

Howick Local Board members have visited Watercare's Redoubt Road site to see what building a reservoir for 45 million litres of water looks like.

Community 1 Nov 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan adopted

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has adopted the plan that sets its direction for the next three years.

Community 1 Nov 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu sets three-year course

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has adopted a plan to guide its work for the next three years.

Community 1 Nov 2023

Howick charts course for future

The Howick Local Board Plan 2023 has been adopted.

Community 26 Oct 2023

Grants help community groups help you

More than $50,000 in grants have been made in Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Oct 2023

New leases for valued community groups

Valued community groups will be able to call Māngere-Ōtāhuhu home for a few years yet.

Youth / Rangatahi 25 Oct 2023

It's Sevens Heaven for Ōtāhuhu

The world's best young Sevens players are headed for Ōtāhuhu.

Events

04 Jul 2026

Matariki arts, reading and music celebration

Join us for a special community afternoon celebrating Matariki through storytelling, creativity a...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Māngere Bridge

Enjoy a range of fun and exciting activities for the school holidays!

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Starry Night - Matariki Activities

Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

08 Jul 2026

Rōreka workshop - Matariki session

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.