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Manukau Ward News

Community 15 May 2024

Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job

Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.

Beaches 10 May 2024

Forum backs Coastguard appeal

A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Community 7 May 2024

Practice what you peach! The regeneration of Te Puhinui

Puhinui Domain will be apple-solutely peachy as the community band together for the upcoming Puhinui Community Orchard Planting Day.

Community 6 May 2024

A tour of Auckland Airport's Transport Hub

It wasn’t exactly a final boarding call but members of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board were invited to explore Auckland Airport’s new Transport Hub before it opened to the public.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 May 2024

Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour

Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.

Community 3 May 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board Junior Sports Awards 2024

Emerging sports stars from Māngere-Ōtāhuhu have been recognised at the Local Board's Junior Sports wards in April.

Community 2 May 2024

Fines and community service for breaches by developers embraced by local board

Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board stands behind the decision to enforce substantial fines and community service on developers found in breach of the RMA regulations.

Community 30 Apr 2024

Eco-neighbourhoods create fun environment for learning

Dedicated work is being carried out in Ōtara to make meaningful contributions towards combating climate change.

Manukau Ward Events

24 Apr 2025

Anzac military diorama

Build your own military diorama dedicated to the courageous Anzacs.

24 Apr 2025

Māngere East Community Centre school holiday program

Explore local activities & fun excursions in Mangere East.

14 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

Dinosaur Discovery at Auckland Libraries

Explore ancient eggs, and learn about prehistoric giants that once roamed the Earth.

12 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

Māngere Bridge Library - School holidays

Come along for fun school holiday activities.

26 Apr 2025

Village Lights

Bring your friends and whānau for an unforgettable evening under the lights!

05 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

28 Apr 2025 - 26 May 2025

Silent skies wool innovation workshops

Free classes with celebrated Fashion Designer Liz Mitchell learning crafts with wool.

28 Apr 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Māngere East Community Centre before and after school care

Discover our holiday programme: Safe, fun, & full of exciting activities for your child.