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Transport 9 Apr 2018

Local board applauds Manukau's new bus station

The $49 million Manukau Bus Station opened to much fanfare.

Community 9 Apr 2018

Kaipātiki Photo Competition winners announced

Keen local photo-snappers entered an annual photo competition in February and March hosted by the Beach Haven Birkdale Resident’s Association.

9 Apr 2018

What's popping in south Auckland?

Locals and business owners are buzzing in Māngere Bridge with the recent installation of Pop Marbles in their village.

Sports / Leisure 6 Apr 2018

Netball returns to Mt Eden

The netball courts at Windmill Road have been renewed and opened.

Transport 5 Apr 2018

Manukau bus station opens 7 April

Community celebration marks south Auckland transport milestone.

Waste 4 Apr 2018

Papakura retirement village takes up food waste collection

Auckland Council’s new food waste collection has recently rolled out across the former Papakura Council area.

Cultural 3 Apr 2018

Maritime Museum charts new course with RFA

New Zealand Maritime Museum has joined Regional Facilities Auckland.

Housing 3 Apr 2018

Holistic approach to working with Māngere's homeless

"Our goal is to make the shopping centres a great place to come and visit, while also seeing what help can be provided to those who are homeless or begging.”

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Music In Parks - Corbans Estate Arts Centre

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07 Feb 2026

Topsy Turvy Town

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09 Feb 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

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