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Standing up for those with good taste
The Kitchen Project turns tasty ideas into businesses.
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu proudly receives 21 Māori place names and narratives
With the presence and blessings of mana whenua, the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is delighted that the area has been enriched with Māori names and narratives, celebrating and honouring the area’s cultural heritage.
Papatoetoe Rugby Club: Tackling opportunities down under
Grants from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards have enabled the Papatoetoe Rugby Club to seize exciting overseas opportunity.
Local experts behind NZ’s largest water project
Meet the incredible Māngere-Ōtāhuhu locals who are not just key players in New Zealand's largest water project but are instrumental in its development and care.
Electrifying News: a new resident development on way
As the community seeks meaningful growth, there’s a powerful call for a new development to be embedded within our neighborhoods, championed by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
Vote for Eco-Friendly Artwork by South and East Auckland tamariki
South and East Auckland kindergartens and primary schools have created art around the theme: Act Local – What's in Your Backyard? Help them shine by casting your vote.
South Auckland talent dominates at SUSO
Our local winners truly know how to Stand Up and Stand Out.
Ngāti Ōtara Marae revival
A $45,000 boost will lead vital repairs and project management at Ngāti Ōtara Marae, a cornerstone of the South Auckland community.
Events
Circus in Parks
Come play and learn circus skills like juggling, hula hoop, acrobatics, ribbons, and spinning pla...
Composting workshops
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
The Taonga search
Solve clues, explore, and discover the taonga (treasure) as you journey through this quest.
Waitangi ki Manukau 2025
Gather at Manukau’s Barry Curtis Park this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.
Movies in Parks: Coco
Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplishe...