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Environment 11 Jan 2024

Put a lid on it to avoid making a splash

Watercare are going to be working on sewer lines and are advising people to make sure the toilet lid is on to avoid any nasty surprises.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Community 18 Dec 2023

Lights make Māngere Town Centre safer

New lighting has been added at Māngere Town Centre to improve safety.

Community 18 Dec 2023

Inspectors checking for recycling nasties

Bin inspectors will be checking recycling bins in a bid to reduce contamination.

Council news 15 Dec 2023

Pūkaki Māori Marae Committee, Te Ākitai Waiohua, and Auckland Council celebrate the successful refresh of co-management agreement for Pūkaki Tapu o Poutūkeka

Pūkaki Māori Marae Committee, in collaboration with Te Ākitai Waiohua and Auckland Council, is delighted to announce the successful signing of a refreshed co-management agreement for Pūkaki Tapu o Poutūkeka.

Akl Paths 5 Dec 2023

People friendly streets on the way

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has endorsed the Māngere Streets for People trial projects designed to get more people walking and cycling.

Community 1 Dec 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu groups backed

A wide range of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu community groups have received local board grants.

Community 14 Nov 2023

World Cup fever hits Takaanini

The Kabaddi World Cup may not generate the hype of the Rugby World Cup but it's still drawing the best players in the world has to Takaanini.

Events

26 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival

Experience four unforgettable days filled with colour, culture and connection.

07 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Tinā

A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher a...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

19 Mar 2026

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua

Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...

06 Jan 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Glow Worm Walks

Discover magical glow worms on guided walks through Auckland’s bush

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.