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Sports / Leisure 11 Dec 2018

Second Ōtara Sports Awards honours local success

The awards celebrated the success of local sports people, coaches and administrators.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Community 3 Dec 2018

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approves community grants

Grants totalling $394,860 have been given to organisations working on community initiatives.

Sports / Leisure 30 Nov 2018

Finalists named for 2018 Ōtara Sports Awards

Thirty finalists have been shortlisted for the awards celebrating Ōtara's sportspeople.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Over $300,000 in grants distributed in Māngere and Ōtāhuhu

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has approved quick response and local board grants worth $338,252 to organisations and groups focused on the local board’s priorities and outcomes as part of the 2017/2018 and 2018/19 grant rounds.

Transport 26 Nov 2018

Old Māngere Bridge closed

Historic bridge has been closed.

Waste 19 Nov 2018

New van to help community move step closer to zero-waste goal

The new van will be used to pick up large items people don’t need any more.

Community 8 Nov 2018

Local board applauds community efforts to close liquor store

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board supports work to reduce alcohol-related harm.

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