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Community 8 Aug 2024

TOP Factor: Ōtara Civic Service Awards

The stellar leadership of Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth and their role in helping to shape local board decisions was celebrated at an awards dinner.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Transport for our residents, businesses, and environment

Transport projects that meet the needs of residents, businesses, and the environment should be included for funding in the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network.

Community 31 Jul 2024

This shore hits the spot

With a big boost from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board, the beloved Seaside Park in Ōtāhuhu has been given a fin-tastic makeover, and the community are shell-abrating with joy!

Community 31 Jul 2024

Let it flow, becoming flood resilient

News that work has begun clearing a flood-prone stream in Māngere East is welcome news for a community grappling with frequent flooding.

Community 23 Jul 2024

Board funding applications open

Eligible community groups, organisations, schools and providers can now apply for the Quick Response grant (up to $2,000) and Local Grants (over $2,000).

Community 23 Jul 2024

Thumbs up for local board grants programme

Funding applications for Ōtara-Papatoetoe board’s 2024/2025 grants programme is open and closes 9 August 2024.

Community 22 Jul 2024

Green Thumb Crew: Young Gardeners of Tupu

Meet one of the many groups of passionate young gardeners, responding to the call to combat climate change and actively champion sustainable living in Ōtara.

Community 9 Jul 2024

Honours for outstanding service recognised

Board acknowledges long-standing member.

Events

14 Jan 2025

Auckland Zoo visit

Connecting with te taiao and taonga with Auckland Zoo.

15 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

Circus in Parks

Come play and learn circus skills like juggling, hula hoop, acrobatics, ribbons, and spinning pla...

15 Jan 2025

Resist & Reveal: Watercolour painting

Join us for a watercolour painting session!

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

21 Jan 2025

The Taonga search

Solve clues, explore, and discover the taonga (treasure) as you journey through this quest.

06 Feb 2025

Waitangi ki Manukau 2025

Gather at Manukau’s Barry Curtis Park this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.

07 Mar 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Siva Afi Festival

Traditional Samoan art form — fire knife dancing.

08 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: Coco

Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplishe...