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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

01 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Squad 180 Synergize Pride Sessions

In this 45-minute session, your instructor guides you through a flowing blend of Tai Chi, Yoga, a...

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a free, month-long celebration of biking.

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

The Incredible Rooftop Tour

Learn about the building, the people who work here and our place in the Domain from this unique v...

28 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Life Drawing 101

Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...

27 Jan 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.

22 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

SpinPoi

Learn to twirl and flow with colourful poi in a fun, beginner-friendly session.

21 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Silent Disco

Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.