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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.

Community 13 Nov 2023

Unique Ōtara Christmas guaranteed

Funds have been allocated to make sure the Christmas spirit is felt in full in Ōtara.

Events

06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Hungerball

Run, score, and laugh with this exciting and fast-paced sports game.

06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Junk Play

Soar your kites and enjoy a colourful day of flying fun for all ages.

06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Wacky Wheels

Ride, roll, and race with fun on wheels for all ages.

05 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Pop up Obstacle Course

Test your agility and have fun on a temporary, challenging course

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding

Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.