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Youth / Rangatahi 3 Mar 2020

Applications open for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Scholarships

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is inviting 13 to 24-year-olds to apply for its Youth Scholarships, offering up to $1000 towards learning and development opportunities.

14 Feb 2020

Going South - a local's guide to summer in south Auckland

Teau Aiturau, founder of Time To Thrive – To Stay Alive, a cycling-focused charitable trust, shares his story and a few of his favourite south Auckland spots.

Community 30 Jan 2020

Registrations now open for Diversity Festival performers and stallholders

A true picture of south Auckland will be on display when diverse communities come together to celebrate at Diversity Festival.

Environment 28 Jan 2020

Rooster takes pig under his wing

Dogs are not the only animals Auckland Council’s shelter staff are trying to re-home.

Transport 20 Dec 2019

Hunters Corner in Papatoetoe undergoes upgrade

The first phase of work to beautify Hunters Corner in Papatoetoe is now complete.

20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Transport 4 Dec 2019

AT seeks feedback on proposed Papatoetoe safety improvements

Papatoetoe is set to be made safer for those passing through the busy Cavendish Drive - Norman Spencer Drive intersection.

Transport 26 Nov 2019

Southwest Gateway Programme open for feedback

Consultation is open on a range of connected transport projects, improving travel choice and reliability around south and east Auckland, including to and from the airport.

Events

26 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2028

Relaxation dancing class

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

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! 

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau

This free session helps stimulate growing minds and bodies while providing lots of fun.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

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...

28 Mar 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Manukau

Whether you're a lifelong bookworm or rediscovering reading, join us for a friendly chat over a c...

30 May 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Tūpuna Maunga community planting days

Join our team for a day of native planting on a tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountain).

01 Jul 2026

Introduction to composting workshop

Discover what to compost, how to avoid common mistakes and how easy composting can be.