Eke Panuku, on behalf of Auckland Council, has sold the Tavern Lane Car Park to Whare Tupu Ltd to develop new homes in our neighbourhood. The changes to this part of the neighbourhood means that Tavern lane will be closed […]
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.
Food Hub brings good, affordable kai to community
A community café has opened in Old Papatoetoe, making it easier for locals to get nourishing kai. The Papatoetoe Food Hub is a community-driven project, supported by Panuku, that aims to nurture and develop new approaches to food. Panuku has […]
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approves community grants
Close to $400,000 has been redistributed into Ōtara and Papatoetoe over the last 18 months through the Local Community Grants programme. Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approved $394,860 through quick-response and local board grants to organisations and groups that are working on […]
Action-packed summer awaits Ōtara-Papatoetoe
Get ready for another action-packed summer in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area. The local board is supporting a range of events and activities across the region to make sure you and your family can enjoy the next few months. “We […]
Unsung heroes of Ōtara-Papatoetoe recognised at awards show
More than one hundred people attended a fun-filled celebration at the Manukau Civic Centre last month to mark the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 2018 Community Volunteer Awards. The event saw 96 individuals and groups acknowledged for the voluntary impact they have made […]
Papatoetoe’s streets set for a refresh
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has approved streetscape improvements in the Great South Rd Hunters Corner area between Shirley Rd and St Georges Rd. The upgrade is set to revitalise and refresh the area and will include landscaping, new streetside seating, bins, and […]
Indian Wardens to tackle crime in Papatoetoe
A voluntary community patrol called the Indian Wardens is setting out to keep the streets of Papatoetoe safe and to support local businesses. Founded by Rana Judge, manager of Ōtara Business Association and Papatoetoe Mainstreet, the group has received support […]
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 […]
Mayor Goff pays a visit to Old Papatoetoe
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff was recently whisked away on a whistle-stop tour of development sites in Old Papatoetoe, led by Panuku Development Auckland CEO Roger MacDonald. Mayor Goff was first shown plans for four areas identified for redevelopment in Old […]