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16 Jul 2020

Help us plan for the future Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

The consultation has now started on Māngere-Ōtāhuhu's draft local board plan which will determine the board's priorities over the next three years.

Cultural 29 Jun 2020

Waka workshops with the people of Moana

Waka workshops introduce Aucklanders and urban youth to the mighty Polynesian seafaring canoes and the sport of waka ama.

Community 19 Jun 2020

A year of good and affordable kai in Papatoetoe

At the heart of Papatoetoe’s town centre is The Food Hub, a bustling, community-driven kitchen, cafe and meeting place is a place where locals can enjoy homegrown and indigenous food options, that are both healthy and sustainably sourced.

Arts 11 Jun 2020

Mural 'comes alive' for Matariki

A mural celebrating Matariki will be brought to life on 22 and 23 June.

Transport 8 Jun 2020

Southern road projects to be discussed online

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore will host an online information and question and answer session on 10 June about roading projects planned for southern areas of the city.

Transport 12 Mar 2020

Safer roads on the way for Māngere Bridge

Walking to school in Māngere Bridge will now be safer for children, thanks to the Safer Communities programme.

Akl Paths 12 Mar 2020

Norana Reserve walkway opens to public

Put your best foot forward and take a stroll or a ride along the new, boarded shared pathway around the perimeter of Norana Reserve.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Mar 2020

Applications open for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Scholarships

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is inviting 13 to 24-year-olds to apply for its Youth Scholarships, offering up to $1000 towards learning and development opportunities.

Events

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

08 Sep 2026

Papua New Guinea Language Week: Tok Stori

A special tok stori with Julia Mage’au Grey, Papua New Guinean skin-marking practitioner, perform...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau

This free session helps stimulate growing minds and bodies while providing lots of fun.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

09 Sep 2026

Bluey Day!

Celebrate Comic Book Month with a day all about the popular animated show Bluey.

09 Sep 2026

Upcycling painting techniques

Join this creative workshop and learn painting techniques for upcycling furniture or home décor.

10 Sep 2026

Arts and crafts activity: Kumul – Papua New Guinean native bird

A fun hands-on activity for kids.

11 Sep 2026

Arts and crafts activity: Bilum cardboard bags

Bring the kids to create their very own bilum!