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More ways to enjoy David Lange Park
Volleyball court, outdoor fitness trail, giant play equipment and a youth chill-out zone are now part of the mix at David Lange Park, all delivered in under a year with investment from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.
Safer communities
A significant decision for Ōtara after years of community advocacy and 168 formal objections, with residents making their voices heard about alcohol-related harm and antisocial behaviour in the town centre.
A better place to play at Kohuora Park
A new chapter for Kohuora Park in Papatoetoe, with the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board helping bring a long-awaited playground upgrade to life.
Growing more than kai
Te Pae o Manukau Food Forest at 274 Boundary, Clover Park, is a new community asset made possible through a partnership between Pacific Vision Aotearoa, the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Auckland Council.
Good things take time
Manu-kau Noa Iho Hayman Park now boasts one of Auckland’s top destination playgrounds, a restored wetland, new public facilities and spaces to relax.
A library like no other turns 25
25 years of helping young people in Ōtara learn, connect and grow at Tupu Youth Library, Auckland and NZ's only youth library.
Free programme creates new opportunities for Ōtāhuhu locals
Desire Paths brought free activities, practical support and new opportunities to Ōtāhuhu, helping locals build skills, try something new and connect with their community.
1Punch2Much: Turning potential into purpose
A violence-prevention programme is helping rangatahi across south Auckland build the confidence, resilience and leadership skills to make positive choices.
Events
Kids learn to ride
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Waha Reo - Te Reo Māori conversation group
A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.
BrainCharge - South
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
Tea and Topics - Woodturning
Strett Nicolson, formal president of South Auckland Woodturners Guild will talk about the history...
Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau
This free session helps stimulate growing minds and bodies while providing lots of fun.
Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library
Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...