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Community 28 Nov 2024

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!

Community 28 Nov 2024

Māngere’s connected future

Big changes are happening across wider Māngere.

Community 27 Nov 2024

Wrapping up the year with Christmas

A merry good time for everyone, filled with holiday joy and community spirit in Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Why dog safety education matters in schools

Every year, hundreds of people need medical care for dog attacks in Auckland, leading Auckland Council to unleash a new animal management team to deal with roaming dogs.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Big things happening in bustling Ōtāhuhu

Ōtāhuhu is vibrant with activity, fuelled by the support of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s grants for an array of community events.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Youth in South Auckland win award for waste saving efforts

1.5tonnes of waste saved from landfills thanks to The Food Hub gang - in Papatoetoe, a great example of locals having the solutions for their community.

Community 7 Nov 2024

Love Yourz

The first-ever combined youth groups event in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area was a sparkling and uplifting celebration, as the area honours its exceptional youth and their remarkable contributions to the community.

Community 31 Oct 2024

Our playgrounds deserve better care

Vandalism and graffiti are causing the local community to take action.

Events

13 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025

BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celebration of culture, food, and community!

04 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025

Composting Workshops - February

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

05 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

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.

04 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Wrrigle & Rhyme - Manukau Library

Come to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

22 Feb 2025

Southside Represent - 2025

This year’s event promises an exciting lineup of performances, creative showcases, and family-fri...

25 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Manga & Anime Club

Meet fellow enthusiasts, discuss your favourite series, and enjoy everything manga and anime!

07 Mar 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Siva Afi Festival

Traditional Samoan art form — fire knife dancing.