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Community 20 Aug 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Twice as Nice

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Local Alcohol Policy helps safety in our communities

The community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe are celebrating the new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which promises to raise a fresh wave of hope and helping efforts to curb the flood of cheap alcohol.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Splash of Unity - Community Rallies for Pools and Leisure Centre

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, councillor Lotu Fuli and community members have welcomed a council decision around the future of pools and leisure facilities.

Community 8 Aug 2024

$50 fare cap a nod to board’s advocacy for cheaper public transport

A new Auckland Transport initiative is a HOP in the right direction, according to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 8 Aug 2024

TOP Factor: Ōtara Civic Service Awards

The stellar leadership of Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth and their role in helping to shape local board decisions was celebrated at an awards dinner.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Transport for our residents, businesses, and environment

Transport projects that meet the needs of residents, businesses, and the environment should be included for funding in the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network.

Community 31 Jul 2024

Let it flow, becoming flood resilient

News that work has begun clearing a flood-prone stream in Māngere East is welcome news for a community grappling with frequent flooding.

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...

21 Jan 2025

The Taonga search

Solve clues, explore, and discover the taonga (treasure) as you journey through this quest.

07 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 2025

Summer Holidays at Māngere Bridge Library

Come along for school holiday fun.

04 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025

Composting Workshops - February

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