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15th Anniversary of Auckland Council - south local boards
From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.
Planting for the future in Manurewa
The project builds on the success of Te Maara Kai o Wirihana, the school’s established urban farm, and marks an exciting new chapter in its journey toward a more sustainable and self sufficient future.
Have your say on the future of rubbish collections in parts of Clendon Park and Weymouth
Auckland Council is proposing a six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections in parts of Clendon Park and Weymouth.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
100 Years of Nathan Homestead: Re-opening marks new chapter
Nathan Homestead is re-opening its doors on Monday 13 October, welcoming the community back after a major restoration led by Auckland Council and Manurewa Local Board.
Events
Take a walk on the grassy side
We will share some tips and tricks to learning to identify grasses, which can be tricky, so bring...
Silent disco kids adventures
Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...
Kids Craft Activity: Collage Making
The workshop encourages imagination, experimentation, and a playful connection with nature.
Guided Walking Meditation
Join us for a peaceful and grounding Walking Meditation session amidst the natural beauty of the...
Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer
In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...
Manurewa Library Book Club
We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.
Forest bathing
Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.
Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk
Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...
