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Community 10 Jun 2021

Ngāti Tamaoho vision for Manukau Harbour shared

Ngāti Tamaoho has shared a vision of a renewed Pahurehure Inlet, and for the Manukau Harbour beyond it.

Community 1 Jun 2021

Funding support for community groups in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approved more than $193,000 worth of funding applications through its latest local board and multi-board grants rounds.

Environment 27 May 2021

Mission launched to save Papakura Stream

The Papakura Stream Restoration Project, which unites the Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa local boards together in one plan, has been launched with the help of industry, Conservation Volunteers NZ and private landowners.

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.

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.

Events

17 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Regional park planting days - South

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks! 

20 May 2026

Grow your own microgreens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

21 May 2026

Musika Malie

Karaoke evening for all youth across the motu to come together and celebrate NZ Music Month, Yout...

21 May 2026

Youth Expo

Discover opportunities, meet organisations and take your next step with confidence!

27 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

Fijian masi printing workshop

Fijian artist Joana Monolagi will showcase a range of creative techniques using Masi (Fijian tapa...

03 Jun 2026

Love your leftovers

Get tips and tricks to create leftover inspired meals and be a leftover legend! 

05 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Pacific Dance Festival

Pacific Dance Festival returns this June with a powerful celebration of contemporary Pacific iden...

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...