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Youth / Rangatahi 14 Oct 2021

A head start for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu youth

Applications are now open for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Grants that provide up to $1000 to support 13-24-year-olds towards learning and development opportunities.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

South urged to heed testing message

With Manurewa one of seven Auckland suburbs identified by the Ministry of Health as needing more COVID-19 testing, Auckland Council Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Angela Dalton is urging residents to heed the call.

Development 23 Aug 2021

Help shape the future of Old Papatoetoe  

If Old Papatoetoe is part of your life, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to have your say on its future.

Environment 2 Aug 2021

Beautification Trust launches four new ways to help community

Four new schemes will help the Beautification Trust assist local groups.

Youth / Rangatahi 2 Aug 2021

Nana Tu joins young artists in exhibition

Artists mentored at The Corner: Creative Space, have their work on show at the Papakura Art Gallery.

Waste 26 Jul 2021

Southern areas in bid to lift recycling

Selected areas in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa local board will take part in a trial to reduce contamination in recycling bins.

Environment 7 Jul 2021

Manukau Harbour report welcomed

Elected leaders from across the city have welcomed a report into the state of the Manukau Harbour as a starting point for the critical waterway's renewal.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2021

Local boards contribute $90,000 to support Papatoetoe tornado victims

Two local boards have committed $90,000 between them to bolster Auckland Council’s Mayoral Relief Fund for those suffering in the wake of the tornado that swept through Papatoetoe on 19 June.

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Emerging artist showcase: Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau

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