Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

09/06/2026

Community kōrero this Friady 12 June at Otahuhu Town Hall Community Centre 🤩 Free to all.

ANNUAL HUI IS BACK, Otahuhu this is your time to voice your ideas, concerns and what matters to you as a resident, student, sports club, community group, agency, service provider or business in the Otahuhu Community

03/06/2026

📣 Bring your mates and try something new every Thursday at Rangatahi Piki Ake - a FREE drop-in programme for 13–18-year-olds.

Hang out, get active, and connect with other rangatahi in a fun, relaxed environment. No registrations, no experience needed – just turn up and get involved. Parents and caregivers can feel confident knowing their young people are spending time in a positive, supervised environment.

📍 Moana Nui a Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre
🗓 Every Thursday | 3:30pm–6:00pm I Free to attend
👌 Proudly supported by your Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

Enjoy basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton and more.

03/06/2026

Environmental spotlight 🔎
Here's a look at some of the environmental mahi / work happening across South Auckland we captured in May, including our very own Kingsford Primary School (red uniform) representing the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area, especially the bloopers at the end ❤

Want to see what environmental action looks like through the eyes of our tamariki / children and rangatahi / youth? Check out how four South Auckland schools are making a difference through the Pest Free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2026 ⚡️

These students aren't just learning about biodiversity - they're getting stuck in and making a real impact 🍃 We're proud to be one of four local boards supporting this kaupapa and helping young people turn learning into action.

A huge thank you to the schools featured in this video including Kingsford Primary School, and to every school, group, team and individual helping make this kaupapa a success ✨

03/06/2026

Creativity, culture and storytelling come together in a new exhibition by the ever-talented Charles and Janine Williams. Mark your calendar now and come be inspired 🧡 Proudly supported by this local board 🌸

Exhitibition: Kāhuarau - The art of transformation
Artists: Charles and Janine Williams
Date: 13 June 2026
Venue: Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
Time: 11am

Your Samoan words for today are: Fa‘aaliga o fa‘atufugaga (art exhibition). Manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa I Happy Samoan Language week.

🌿NEW EXHIBITION OPENING SOON✨

Nau mai, haere mai.

Join us for the opening of our upcoming exhibition and celebrate the new artworks in our gallery space.

Exhitibition: Kāhuarau - The art of transformation
Artists: Charles and Janine Williams
Date: 13 June 2026
Venue: Māngere Arts Centre
Time: 11am

Proudly supported by: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
Artists: Charles & Janine Williams

Light refreshments will be provided.
We look forward to sharing this exhibition with you all.

01/06/2026

Manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa I Happy Samoan Language Week 🌺 The 2026 theme is "‘E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le 'nu'u - From the high mountains are the blessings of the village."

There are plenty of FREE ways to celebrate across Māngere-Ōtāhuhu. Check out your local library Māngere Town Centre Library Māngere Bridge Library Tōia Library - Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu Māngere East Library or local community centre to find out what activities or events you can take part in 🪄 Otahuhu Town Hall Community Centre or find out what is on at the Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku.

28/05/2026

Skateparks should work for everyone, whether you skate, scoot, ride BMX, roller skate or use mobility wheels.

Auckland Council is planning the future of skateparks and skate spaces across Tāmaki Makaurau, and we want to hear from the people who use them most https://tinyurl.com/2vpppck4

Tell us what’s working, what’s missing, and what would make your local skatepark better.

Have your say before Monday 1 June 2026.

26/05/2026

Some of the best mahi in our community comes out of our libraries and community centres👍 Thank you to the passionate team from Māngere East Library ✨

Last Thursday night, our young people showed up and showed out for Musika Malie — a Youth Week celebration full of talent, confidence and community spirit.

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is proud to support opportunities that give rangatahi / youth a platform to connect, step outside their comfort zones and share their creativity.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making the night happen 🤩

25/05/2026

🏟️ Sport & Recreation Facilities Investment Fund is open

We have great sport and recreation spaces that will benefit from this fund.

Apply now and help create the facilities your community needs https://tinyurl.com/3246xxks

This fund helps invest in new and improved community sport and recreation facilities so Aucklanders have more places to move, play, and connect, including new builds and major upgrades (fields, courts, clubrooms) and renewals of existing facilities.
🔵 Address gaps in local sport and recreation facilities
🔵 Respond to the changing needs of participants and communities
🔵 Deliver quality facilities by leveraging external investment
🔵 Get more Aucklanders active and involved in sport and recreation.

📅 Key dates
* Applications open: 25 May – 19 June 2026
* Decisions due: December 2026
* Activity to start after: 1 February 2027

🔎 What happens next
Applications will be assessed and shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide more information, attend a site visit, or answer clarification questions. Applications are then reviewed by an independent assessment panel before final funding decisions are made by the Community Committee in December 2026.

All you need to know about this grant can be found here https://tinyurl.com/3246xxks