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Bringing communities together – The Jungle
‘The Jungle’, Ōtara’s newest basketball court has never seen an empty day since it was opened at the beginning of August. Why are locals in love with it?
Fresh Gallery Ōtara
Fresh Gallery Ōtara, an art exhibition space run by Auckland Council and the community.
Revamp for Papatoetoe Town Centre
Mall project will create a fresher, more vibrant and more accessible Papatoetoe.
Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
Safety boost in Māngere
Safety ambassadors and CCTV cameras are among a range of safety initiatives supported by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board to improve safety at Māngere Town Centre and Māngere East Village.
Don’t miss out - book local sports fields
Remember to book ahead and lock-in your game time on local sport fields.
Memorial Gardens seeks help locating families
Manukau Memorial Gardens is asking for help from the public to trace the families of loved ones whose headstones were accidentally damaged last week.
Thanks to our volunteers
Community groups and volunteers were officially acknowledged at the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Volunteer Awards, held recently at the Ōtāhuhu Town Hall Community Centre. Family, friends and those who put forward nominations were all in attendance.
Events
Auckland Moon Festival: Lantern painting workshop
Celebrate by creating your own hand‑painted lantern!
Grow, harvest and cook workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop with Compost Collective to discover the principles of regenerativ...
Book Chat - Manukau
Whether you're a lifelong bookworm or rediscovering reading, join us for a friendly chat over a c...
School Holidays - Ōtāhuhu Library
Come along to Ōtāhuhu Library for fun school holiday activities!
Food beyond taste: Exploring five senses
Join us as we take a slightly different look at the things we eat.
Health Hub - Art Therapy
Celebrate Comic Book Month with a special guest from the Kidztherapy.
Culture kitchen: Documentary screening and feast
A live cultural experience for the Auckland Heritage Festival.