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Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures
It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area
Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.
Polyfest's 50th celebration goes ahead thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
Polyfest will stay in Ōtara for its 50th anniversary, thanks to a $64,500 contribution from the local board.
Honda Counties Manukau Sporting Excellence Awards
South Auckland local boards continuously supporting the sporting talent of Manukau City.
Ōtara-Papatoetoe gets new emergency preparedness tool
A new plan is set to empower the Ōtara-Papatoetoe community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?
Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?
Ho Ho Ho! Get ready for holiday magic
As 'Jingle Bells' fills the air, it's time for the holiday festivities in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu to begin!
Events
Caring for kararehe creatively
Learn how to connect to the natural environment with a range of hands-on activities.
Circus in Parks
Come play and learn circus skills like juggling, hula hoop, acrobatics, ribbons, and spinning pla...
‘ie: cloth that covers and connects
This exhibition explores materiality and transformation, upcycling fibres and objects to create n...
Composting workshops
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
Wriggle & Rhyme at Ambury Farm
Join the Children's Librarians from Māngere Bridge and Māngere East Libraries for a family fun Wr...
The Taonga search
Solve clues, explore, and discover the taonga (treasure) as you journey through this quest.
Summer Holidays at Māngere Bridge Library
Come along for school holiday fun.
Composting Workshops - February
Come and learn how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!