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Community 2 Nov 2018

Action-packed summer awaits Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Get ready for another action-packed summer in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area.

Environment 2 Nov 2018

Franklin pest management projects help local birds

Tūī populations are on the rise around Patumahoe thanks to volunteer conservation groups.

Community 2 Nov 2018

Whau Local Board awards $13,000 in community grants

Thirteen community organisations have been awarded a combined $13,888 in funding.

2 Nov 2018

Matiatia fuel site closed for two weeks

The fuel pontoon on the Old Matiatia Wharf will be closed for maintenance between 12-23 November.

Libraries 2 Nov 2018

Our libraries are of huge value to our community

Libraries are a key feature in the local board plans for both Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

Environment 2 Nov 2018

Community rallies to ensure beach declared swim safe

Clarks Beach is one for four beaches in the Manukau Harbour to be deemed swimmable this summer.

Environment 1 Nov 2018

Seven actions to tackle climate change in Whau

A community approach is key to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions generated by the Whau each year.

Sports / Leisure 1 Nov 2018

Trio to be inducted into Ōtara Sports Hall of Fame

Three of Ōtara's finest will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2018 Ōtara Sports Awards.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Think Outside the Box

Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

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...