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Can we get a chee hoo...for the good our grants do!
Applications for round one of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 2025/2026 grants programme is open for projects over $2,000 in arts, community, environment, events, heritage, sports or recreation. Apply by 8 August 2025.
Play that connects us
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s 2025 Play Plan supports inclusive, everyday play for all ages, everywhere in the community.
Rising with the tide: young talent, big waters
Ōtara's own Lochlan Te'o is Rio-bound - with help from the Local Board Excellence Award, this young bright talent is set to take on the world in a 24km ocean race.
Thank you very MOTH! South Auckland 2025 results
The Pest-Free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2025 has wrapped up, and the results are next-level! Proudly funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Manurewa, and Papakura local boards.
Box full of cheer, for a bright first year
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are making a real difference for families across South Auckland by helping fund baby boxes for whānau (family) and pēpi (baby).
Māngere Youth Voices recognised for outstanding community engagement
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board–funded Youth Voices project has won Best Community Involvement.
Celebrating Autism in Every Shade
Every Colour, every kid, every story. It was Sensory Fun Day at Ōtara Library on 29 April - part of Autism Awareness Month.
Annalong Park playground upgraded
Annalong Park playground in Dannemora is open and ready to enjoy!