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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!


Wrapping up the year with Christmas
A merry good time for everyone, filled with holiday joy and community spirit in Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our playgrounds deserve better care
Vandalism and graffiti are causing the local community to take action.
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Movies in Parks: Coco
Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplishe...