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Community 19 Apr 2024

25 years untouched Aorere Park Playground revitalised

After more than 25 years, the Aorere Park Playground in Papatoetoe has been given a $2.2 million dollar upgrade that is sure to delight the local community, thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.

Community 16 Apr 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Quick Response Grant Round Two open

Grants that help the community deliver positive outcomes for the local area continues to be a focus for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Community 9 Apr 2024

Take it Outside - a healthier and more active lifestyle

South Aucklanders looking to get fit will be able to do so for free as the areas newest outdoor fitness centre is open and ready to use at the Papatoetoe Recreation Ground.

Community 9 Apr 2024

Help upgrade adventures at Waenganui/Allenby Park playground

Residents in Papatoetoe are encouraged to have their say on the renewal of the skate bowl and playground at Waenganui/Allenby Park.

Community 5 Apr 2024

27 dual te reo Māori names set to swing for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Twenty-seven parks and three libraries in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area will receive Māori names and narratives.

Community 19 Mar 2024

Moth Plants your vine is up!

The Pest Free South Auckland supports Auckland Council’s regional Pest-Free Auckland initiative to protect biodiversity and restore council-managed land and runs from 4 March to 10 May.

Community 18 Mar 2024

Out with the old in with the new

Recent enhancements made to the Ngāti Ōtara Park playground have transformed the area into an epic adventure hub, with locals all invited to celebrate at an opening on Saturday 23 March.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2024

The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names

Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.