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Community 21 Oct 2022

Working towards a safer Māngere Bridge

Statement from Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board regarding ongoing antisocial activities in Māngere Bridge

Environment 6 Oct 2022

Don’t be a dumper – help protect our environment

Illegal dumping is damaging the environment as well as being an eyesore and the council is asking people to do the right thing and dispose of their waste properly.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Sep 2022

Tuia rangatahi go to the top

Tuia rangatahi have met with the Mayor, Councillors and senior managers.

Environment 28 Jul 2022

South Auckland waging war on moth plant

Walking down the streets of South Auckland, the moth plant can be seen spreading out to almost every other backyard.

17 Jun 2022

South Auckland street name honours Rugby League legends

A private road in Papatoetoe now honours the legendary Leuluai family of South Auckland, that has given the country Rugby League legends like James Leuluai.

Akl Paths 25 May 2022

Puhinui Charter sets path forward

Key partners have signed a charter supporting working together to revive the Puhinui Stream.

Transport 13 May 2022

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.

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.