Hero image

Local

News

Community 17 Jul 2019

Māngere Bridge residents pull together for community safety

Working together to reduce anti-social behaviour is the focus of a working group formed by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Environment 15 Jul 2019

Symposium to focus on Manukau Harbour health

The Manukau Harbour Symposium and Community Forum brings together like-minded groups to improve the health of the Manukau Harbour.

Youth / Rangatahi 5 Jul 2019

Do Good Feel Good brings positive change to south Auckland communities

With a mission to bring positive change in south Auckland communities, Do Good Feel Good recently placed another 'activation container' in Māngere’s Imrie Avenue Reserve.

5 Jul 2019

Transforming Māngere-Ōtāhuhu for the future

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has recently funded a host of renewal and upgrade projects in the local board area to benefit residents.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Jul 2019

Flying high in pursuit of excellence - Kobe Anitelea

In second of a three-part series, we speak to Kobe Atamu Anitelea, a water-polo player from Papatoetoe.

Arts 4 Jun 2019

Sharing the ancient art of korowai

Papakura Marae's Whiri Aroha classes have passed on the skills to weave precious korowai cloaks to new generations.

Mayor 27 May 2019

A message from Mayor Phil Goff

The upgraded Puhinui Rail Station Interchange brings congestion-free travel to the airport a step closer.

Community 23 May 2019

Local talent flies high in pursuit of excellence

In a three-part series, we explore how Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s Pursuit of Excellence Award has helped individuals achieve their goals.

Events

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!

12 Sep 2026

Manukau Library Creator Expo

A celebration of Comic Book Month, focused on uplifting local artists.

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

14 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Kapa Haka Workshop

Join us at Toia Library to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Language Week! 

15 Sep 2026

Tea and Topics: Burning the books

Presentation by Tim Koelmeyer, a retired pathologist and a dedicated bibliophile.

16 Sep 2026

Ukulele workshop

Learn two well-known songs while becoming familiar with the ukulele.

17 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Snow Skin Mooncake Making

Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival by making and tasting snow moon cake.