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Community 30 May 2023

Legendary Ōtara Scorpions Rugby League Club adding a sting to their online presence

The Ōtara Scorpions Rugby League Club has forged a partnership with Auckland Libraries.

Community 23 May 2023

Community wellbeing at the heart of Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board actions

The Supreme Court decision to dismiss appeals by supermarket companies that would have allowed alcohol retailers to remain open until 11pm in Auckland has been welcomed by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 22 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board honors their volunteers

The enthusiastic volunteer community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe will be celebrated at the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Volunteer awards 2023.

Community 17 May 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu responds to Annual Budget plan

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents strongly support youth, environment and community programmes and think they should be retained, according to feedback to the Annual Budget they received from their Business Meeting last week.

Community 17 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe responds to Annual Budget plan

More than 1200 community members provided feedback on the Annual Budget during the recent consultation, which Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board received last week in their Business Meeting to analyse.

Community 5 May 2023

Labour of love for mighty Māngere community

A Māngere alleyway is no longer dark and dingy thanks to the efforts of local resident Jenna Jacobsen Toeono, with the help of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, members of Jenna’s family, The Cause Collective, neighbours of McKinstry Ave Māngere, and I...

Community 5 May 2023

Police recognition for hard-working staffer

Auckland Council staffer recognised by Police for work to keep beach safe over summer.

Community 4 May 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Economic and Business Development Fund open

Budding business tycoons and entrepreneurs can apply to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Economic and Business Development Fund. The fund is part of efforts by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board to support business and non-profit organisations in its area, is now op...

Events

06 May 2026

Painting workshop

This session invites you to unwind, relax and explore your creativity.

26 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2028

Relaxation Dancing Class

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

02 May 2026 - 28 May 2026

Emerging artist showcase: Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau

Experience the up-and-coming star power of our youth at community venues and spaces across the re...

11 May 2026

Rotuman Quiz

Test your knowledge and be in to win prizes!

12 May 2026

Rotuman Language Week - fekei dessert

Try this wonderful delicacy and celebrate Rotuman Language Week!

13 May 2026

Pottery workshop

Learn the pinch pot technique in this immersive hand-building pottery workshop.

13 May 2026

Rotuman Talanoa

To celebrate Rotuman Language Week, we will host a talanoa with beautiful keynote speakers from t...

14 May 2026

Tefui badges - Rotuman Language Week

Bring your creativity and have fun!