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Community 17 Nov 2015

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?

Arts 28 Oct 2015

Fresh Gallery Ōtara

Fresh Gallery Ōtara, an art exhibition space run by Auckland Council and the community.

Development 28 Oct 2015

Revamp for Papatoetoe Town Centre

Mall project will create a fresher, more vibrant and more accessible Papatoetoe.

Community 28 Oct 2015

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.

Community 21 Oct 2015

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.

Sports / Leisure 20 Oct 2015

Don’t miss out - book local sports fields

Remember to book ahead and lock-in your game time on local sport fields.

20 Oct 2015

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.

Community 29 Sep 2015

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

03 Oct 2026

The Lord Who Serves Vegetables

The tour explores how faith and everyday life intertwine within Indian communities.

04 Oct 2026

Geoheritage guided walk - Ihumatao Fossil Forests

Join geoheritage specialist Bruce Hayward for a short walk around the foreshore.

07 Oct 2026

Incredible Edible Flowers

Join our Edibles Garden curator, Angela, for an introduction to the world of edible flowers and t...

08 Oct 2026

Guided Hīkoi: Ōtuataua Stonefields

Enjoy a guided hīkoi through the unique Ōtuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve at Ihumātao in Māng...

09 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Auckland Family History Expo 2026

Discover your roots and connect with an enthusiastic genealogy community.

10 Oct 2026

Journey through Auckland's heritage

Jump onboard for a community bus trip that travels through the complex heritage of Tāmaki Makaura...