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Community 15 Oct 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu proudly receives 21 Māori place names and narratives

With the presence and blessings of mana whenua, the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is delighted that the area has been enriched with Māori names and narratives, celebrating and honouring the area’s cultural heritage.

Community 10 Oct 2024

Papatoetoe Rugby Club: Tackling opportunities down under

Grants from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards have enabled the Papatoetoe Rugby Club to seize exciting overseas opportunity.

Community 10 Oct 2024

Local experts behind NZ’s largest water project

Meet the incredible Māngere-Ōtāhuhu locals who are not just key players in New Zealand's largest water project but are instrumental in its development and care.

Community 4 Oct 2024

Electrifying News: a new resident development on way

As the community seeks meaningful growth, there’s a powerful call for a new development to be embedded within our neighborhoods, championed by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 30 Sep 2024

Vote for Eco-Friendly Artwork by South and East Auckland tamariki

South and East Auckland kindergartens and primary schools have created art around the theme: Act Local – What's in Your Backyard? Help them shine by casting your vote.

Community 25 Sep 2024

South Auckland talent dominates at SUSO

Our local winners truly know how to Stand Up and Stand Out.

Community 24 Sep 2024

Ngāti Ōtara Marae revival

A $45,000 boost will lead vital repairs and project management at Ngāti Ōtara Marae, a cornerstone of the South Auckland community.

Community 20 Sep 2024

Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers

Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.

Events

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Caring for kararehe creatively

Learn how to connect to the natural environment with a range of hands-on activities.

15 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

Circus in Parks

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

14 Dec 2024 - 08 Feb 2025

‘ie: cloth that covers and connects

This exhibition explores materiality and transformation, upcycling fibres and objects to create n...

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Composting workshops

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

10 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme at Ambury Farm

Join the Children's Librarians from Māngere Bridge and Māngere East Libraries for a family fun Wr...

26 Jan 2025 - 02 Feb 2025

ManniX Markets 2025

The markets will provide a vibrant after-hours atmosphere, perfect for families and friends to en...

30 Jan 2025

Lunar New Year Cultural Performance 2025

Beijing opera, dance, Mulan boxing, lion dancing, tea ceremony, dragon beard candy making, and mu...

04 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025

Composting Workshops - February

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