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Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
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Ōtara's got hustle
Ōtara’s new high-tech basketball court in Otamariki Park was recently opened with a community-led minibasketball tournament.
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Safety boost in Māngere
Safety ambassadors and CCTV cameras are among a range of safety initiatives supported by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board to improve safety at Māngere Town Centre and Māngere East Village.
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Don’t miss out - book local sports fields
Remember to book ahead and lock-in your game time on local sport fields.
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Memorial Gardens seeks help locating families
Manukau Memorial Gardens is asking for help from the public to trace the families of loved ones whose headstones were accidentally damaged last week.
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Thanks to our volunteers
Community groups and volunteers were officially acknowledged at the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Volunteer Awards, held recently at the Ōtāhuhu Town Hall Community Centre. Family, friends and those who put forward nominations were all in attendance.
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Restoring the Ōtara Lake
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has endorsed an official plan to rehabilitate the Ōtara Lake and its waterways – all within one generation.
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Memorial sculpture graces Ōtāhuhu Cemetery
Memorial sculpture graces Ōtāhuhu Cemetery.
Events
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Garden Club
Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.
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TnT (Tupu and Teens)
All Tupu & Teens are welcome to join us in our weekly activities celebrating various themes, holi...
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World Drowning Prevention Day
Drowning Prevention Auckland are pleased to invite you to the third World Drowning Prevention Day...
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Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.
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Composting Workshops - August
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
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Otahuhu Food Festival
The Otahuhu Food Festival is an all day family event with over 120 food stalls and truck.