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Community 15 Apr 2025

The journey of revitalising Māngere Town Centre

Stage 1: Beautifying Māngere Town Centre is LIVE!

Community 15 Apr 2025

Pasifika Month in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

“...Visit your local library, there’s always something fun happening...!" Pasifika Month was an exciting, month-long celebration in March across Māngere Town Centre Library, Māngere Bridge Library, Tōia Library, and Māngere East Library.

Community 15 Apr 2025

Learn Korowai techniques in Ōtāhuhu

Tōia Library: Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu (Ōtāhuhu Library) is offering free Māori Art workshops every Wednesdays for the community to experience the rich art of Harakeke weaving.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Young, gifted and backed by the Local Board

Local grants go a long way in supporting the Ōtara-Papatoetoe community - sometimes in quiet, behind-the-scenes ways, and other times in moments that shine, like this one.

Community 14 Apr 2025

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support

Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Ramadan Iftar community dinner

For the past four years, Tōia Library (Ōtahuhu Library) has partnered with the Fatimah Foundation (a local charity dedicated to supporting Islamic mothers and families) to host a free community Iftar dinner during Ramadan.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Puketāpapa unlocks greenspace as part of Three Kings Quarry Development

Puketāpapa residents can enjoy a new playground as part of a land exchange between the local board and Fletcher Living.

Events

07 Dec 2025

Best of Bach & Handel

Bach Musica NZ concludes the year with famous music by the two most loved Baroque composers of al...

07 Dec 2025

Botany Library Christmas Market

Come along to our Christmas Market for live music, arts and crafts, delicious food, and plenty of...

07 Dec 2025

Carols at the Kings

 Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening of Christmas carols

07 Dec 2025

FREE Wild Streets Festival of Play

Bring along a picnic and make a day of it.

07 Dec 2025

Gift making with aroha

Celebrate Kirihimete by making and crafting your own perehana | present, all handmade with aroha:...

07 Dec 2025

Howick Santa Parade 2025

Gather your crew, bring your festive spirit, and let’s make this a parade to remember!

07 Dec 2025

No Limits Netball

Join an inclusive Netball programme, designed for people with disabilities aged 5+.

07 Dec 2025

North Harbour Stadium Community Open Day

Join us for the North Harbour Stadium Open Day, a free, fun, family-friendly event packed with ac...