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25 years untouched Aorere Park Playground revitalised
After more than 25 years, the Aorere Park Playground in Papatoetoe has been given a $2.2 million dollar upgrade that is sure to delight the local community, thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Quick Response Grant Round Two open
Grants that help the community deliver positive outcomes for the local area continues to be a focus for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.
Take it Outside - a healthier and more active lifestyle
South Aucklanders looking to get fit will be able to do so for free as the areas newest outdoor fitness centre is open and ready to use at the Papatoetoe Recreation Ground.
Help upgrade adventures at Waenganui/Allenby Park playground
Residents in Papatoetoe are encouraged to have their say on the renewal of the skate bowl and playground at Waenganui/Allenby Park.
27 dual te reo Māori names set to swing for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Twenty-seven parks and three libraries in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area will receive Māori names and narratives.
Moth Plants your vine is up!
The Pest Free South Auckland supports Auckland Council’s regional Pest-Free Auckland initiative to protect biodiversity and restore council-managed land and runs from 4 March to 10 May.
Out with the old in with the new
Recent enhancements made to the Ngāti Ōtara Park playground have transformed the area into an epic adventure hub, with locals all invited to celebrate at an opening on Saturday 23 March.
The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names
Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.
Events
Allan Brewster Leisure Centre School Holiday Programme
Drop off your kids for a full day of fun activities where each day brings something new.
Ōtara Pool and Leisure Centre School Holiday Programme
Make sure your children have a fun, safe and exciting autumn break by enrolling them in our holid...
Secrets Under the Sea Colouring Competition - Ōtara Library
Join this artistic voyage in the deep blue, where mysterious creatures and treasure awaits your c...
Māngere Bridge Library school holiday programme
Join us for exciting school holiday events in April.
Manukau Library School Holidays
Join us for a series of events these school holidays.
The Great Piratical Rumbustification
Join our young hero, Oliver Terrapin, as he opens up the doors of his oblivious parents’ home for...
Composting Workshop
Reduce your waste and turn your organic matter into fertiliser using simple composting systems su...
