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Manukau Ward News

Community 15 Oct 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu proudly receives 21 Māori place names and narratives

With the presence and blessings of mana whenua, the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is delighted that the area has been enriched with Māori names and narratives, celebrating and honouring the area’s cultural heritage.

Community 10 Oct 2024

Papatoetoe Rugby Club: Tackling opportunities down under

Grants from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards have enabled the Papatoetoe Rugby Club to seize exciting overseas opportunity.

Community 10 Oct 2024

Local experts behind NZ’s largest water project

Meet the incredible Māngere-Ōtāhuhu locals who are not just key players in New Zealand's largest water project but are instrumental in its development and care.

Community 4 Oct 2024

Electrifying News: a new resident development on way

As the community seeks meaningful growth, there’s a powerful call for a new development to be embedded within our neighborhoods, championed by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 30 Sep 2024

Vote for Eco-Friendly Artwork by South and East Auckland tamariki

South and East Auckland kindergartens and primary schools have created art around the theme: Act Local – What's in Your Backyard? Help them shine by casting your vote.

Community 25 Sep 2024

South Auckland talent dominates at SUSO

Our local winners truly know how to Stand Up and Stand Out.

Educational 20 Sep 2024

Students from across South Auckland take part in a bilingual hiikoi to revive Te Puhinui

Students from across South Auckland take part in a bilingual hiikoi to revive Te Puhinui.

Community 18 Sep 2024

In solidarity with street vendors: growing the entrepreneurial spirit

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s compassionate backing of street vendors.

Manukau Ward Events

17 Feb 2025 - 12 May 2025

Poi Making Workshop

A fortnightly 7-lesson workshop to learn how to make and use a poi, and all the history behind it.

15 Apr 2025

Easter rabbit craft

Craft a magical Easter bunny to go with your Easter festivities.

16 Apr 2025

Easter egg robot maze challenge

Master the Easter maze and collect your sweet prize.

17 Apr 2025

Re-purposed toy creations

Make sculptures by gluing re-purposed toys into your very own creations.

22 Apr 2025

Craft a cute Piwakawaka out of recycled resources

Make a beautiful Piwakawaka out of reclaimed fabric.

24 Apr 2025

Anzac military diorama

Build your own military diorama dedicated to the courageous Anzacs.

29 Apr 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Te Wā Takinga Paki (Te Reo Māori Immersion Storytime)

Let's sing, dance, and listen to stories all in te reo Māori.

04 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Play Our Preludes

These are free concerts for all the family to have fun celebrating the 25th anniversary of NZ Mus...