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Motorway closing so bridge can go
The Southern Motorway between Drury and Papakura will be closed 7pm Saturday 21 May to 9am Sunday 22 May to demolish the Park Estate Road bridge.
Manurewa finds a way to mark Anzac Day
Anzac biscuits and an online service will allow Manurewa residents to mark the sacred day online.
Manukau Sports Bowl upgrade: Have your say
An upgraded Manukau Sports Bowl with exciting new features is coming your way, and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board wants your input on what to choose.
Māngere's swarming midge fly problem gone
The pesky midge fly population on the Māngere foreshore is at its lowest ever, thanks to the innovation of a Watercare environmental scientist determined to reduce chemicals in pest control.
Manukau to receive new bus services, increased tree canopy in proposed Climate Action Package
Mayor Goff says investment in the Climate Action Package will help reduce carbon emissions by encouraging more people to use public transport, and create greener, healthier neighbourhoods.
Local decision-making supported
As part of the council’s annual budget consultation, residents are being asked to comment on giving more decision-making power to the city’s 21 local boards.
Rangatahi join boards on Tuia project
When Auckland’s five southern local boards looked to appoint someone to the 2022 Tuia programme, the quality of the applicants was so high one board selected two young people.
International honour for Randwick Park
Randwick Park has been awarded Green Flag Award status as a world-class park.
Events
South-Versed | Group Exhibition
A self-curated group exhibition with works by eight artists.
Bike Fix It Clinic
To celebrate Bike Month, come to the Bike Fix It Clinic to get your bike sorted.
Enchanted Garden: Māngere Edition
A magical display of 500 fluorescent flowers, coming to Mangere Bridge Village for one night only.
Pest Free Urban South Hub Day
Learn about backyard rat trapping and pick up a free rat trap and tunnel box.
Felafolafoa'iga a A'oga Maualuluga / Samoan Language High Schools Debate
Part of Auckland Council Libraries celebrations in recognition of Samoan Language week.
Can You Candidate? You Can. Drop-in Information Sessions
Drop-in information sessions for anyone interested in becoming a candidate in the Auckland Council local elections 2022.
Taste of Pasifika Festival 2022
Share the vibrant cultures of 10 Pacific nations through performance, food, art, fashion, sport and more.
What is your VVAI?
This exhibition explores the process and material of the contemporary Pacific objects that both artists create.