A new product or service or niche idea may have helped a business owner kickstart a new business. In early stages of business journey, the owner would focus on getting their product or service right. It may involve research, one […]
Event Permit FAQs – Auckland Council 8 Nov 2021 update
Auckland Council have put together FAQ guide for Event Permits. This tool will support you with your Auckland Council event permit application and to help your event comply with additional COVID-19 Alert Level requirements. Download Event Permit PDF here.
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board to launch first ever cultural diversity festival
I’m Lotu Fuli, Chair of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board. This Saturday, 7 April, from 10am to 5pm, our local board is funding our first ever Diversity Festival at Hayman Park, Manukau. This festival will showcase and celebrate many of the […]
Ōtara’s sporting stars honoured
A national champion weightlifting club has won the supreme award at the inaugural Ōtara Sports Awards. The Ōtara Barbell weightlifting team, which won the Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand (OWNZ) Club Champions League, was named the Team of the Year before scooping up the […]
Christmas celebrations to entertain thousands in Ōtara and Papatoetoe
A staple in the south Auckland Christmas calendar is going bigger and better than years before. This year’s Papatoetoe Santa Parade on December 13 will not only include an extended route but wrap up the festivities with a free-for-all party […]
Pacific Fusion Fashion Show back for a second year in Otara
A Pacific fashion event is making its stamp on the New Zealand fashion calendar. Directed by stylist Nora Swann, Pacific Fusion Fashion Show is back for its second year in south Auckland. The event, which is the largest high-end Pacific […]
Enjoy your Otara
Did you know that Ōtara and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? There are adventures for all ages from parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council. Have […]
Floats wanted for this year’s Papatoetoe Santa Parade
Santa Claus is saddling up his reindeer and will soon take flight toward South Auckland. His helpers are encouraging people to enter a float into this year’s Papatoetoe Santa Parade on December 14. The people behind the event say it will feature […]