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Rising with the tide: young talent, big waters
Ōtara's own Lochlan Te'o is Rio-bound - with help from the Local Board Excellence Award, this young bright talent is set to take on the world in a 24km ocean race.
Thank you very MOTH! South Auckland 2025 results
The Pest-Free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2025 has wrapped up, and the results are next-level! Proudly funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Manurewa, and Papakura local boards.
Box full of cheer, for a bright first year
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are making a real difference for families across South Auckland by helping fund baby boxes for whānau (family) and pēpi (baby).
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu emergency plan good to go
Developed in partnership with Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), the new Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan provides clear, practical guidance to help the community prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Māngere Youth Voices recognised for outstanding community engagement
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board–funded Youth Voices project has won Best Community Involvement.
Where are all the candidates?
Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.
Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste
An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.
Tennis Club grateful for Local Board in rebuilding efforts
A clear example of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board advocacy in action - delivering meaningful support the community can count on.
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Events
Grow your own microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Silent Disco
Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.
Pop Up Play
Jump into fun, interactive activities popping up around your community.
Wild Streets Festival of Play
Celebrate play, creativity, and movement in your local streets.
Young Guns Skate School
Learn skating skills and confidence in a fun, youth-focused setting.
Pop Up Play - Pasifika Play
Enjoy cultural games and creative play in a vibrant community setting.