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Community 15 Oct 2024

Standing up for those with good taste

The Kitchen Project turns tasty ideas into businesses.

Community 15 Oct 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu proudly receives 21 Māori place names and narratives

With the presence and blessings of mana whenua, the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is delighted that the area has been enriched with Māori names and narratives, celebrating and honouring the area’s cultural heritage.

Environment 15 Oct 2024

Celebrate local environmental heroes

The Love Your Place Awards celebrate locals making a difference for the environment in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area.

Environment 15 Oct 2024

Westies – do your part to protect wildlife this summer

Westies – we need your help to protect the amazing kuaka (godwits) this summer.

Environment 11 Oct 2024

Free community weed bins here for another year

Waitākere Ranges community weed bin weekends return for another year.

Community 10 Oct 2024

Howick workshops open up in 2025

Local board workshops in Howick will be open to the public in early 2025.

Community 10 Oct 2024

Papatoetoe Rugby Club: Tackling opportunities down under

Grants from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards have enabled the Papatoetoe Rugby Club to seize exciting overseas opportunity.

Community 10 Oct 2024

Local experts behind NZ’s largest water project

Meet the incredible Māngere-Ōtāhuhu locals who are not just key players in New Zealand's largest water project but are instrumental in its development and care.

Events

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

28 Oct 2026

Foil fusion session

Help us make panels for survival blankets with the Chip Packet Project!

28 Oct 2026

Introduction to composting workshop

You’ll learn how three simple composting systems work and which one suits your home and garden best.

28 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026

Diwali lunchtime music series

Experience the rich sounds, rhythms and traditions of South Asia through live music.

28 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Songs for Nobodies

Three of New Zealand’s most prominent theatrical forces create an unforgettable production.

28 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Water-based woodblock printing

In this five-week course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of this sustainable and low-te...