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Environment 29 Aug 2018

Returning our lakes to good health

Auckland's lakes are under threat, but we have the chance to reverse the trend and restore their health.

Cultural 27 Aug 2018

Māori Cultural Initiatives Fund empowering local marae

Grants have been used to make much-needed improvements to marae facilities in Māngere.

Environment 21 Aug 2018

Local board prioritises preserving its environment

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is committing funds to projects that protect and restore the local environment.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Aug 2018

Ngāti Ōtara to be a beacon of hope for community

Plans are being finalised for a long-awaited multi-sport facility and marae in Ōtara.

Waste 14 Aug 2018

How Waiuku is turning their waste into resources

Waiuku Community Recycling Centre is helping to reduce landfill waste.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Aug 2018

Farming and stock on Auckland Council land

Auckland Council outlines the farming activities on its land and clarifies its role in livestock management, following an incident at Totara Park over the weekend.

Community 31 Jul 2018

Te Puke o Tara opening a celebration of past and present

The re-opening marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the community of Ōtara.

Community 31 Jul 2018

Manukau local boards advocate for more investment

A multi-million dollar investment in public facilities, future development and transport have been committed to.

Events

14 Jan 2025

Auckland Zoo visit

Connecting with te taiao and taonga with Auckland Zoo.

15 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

Circus in Parks

Come play and learn circus skills like juggling, hula hoop, acrobatics, ribbons, and spinning pla...

15 Jan 2025

Resist & Reveal: Watercolour painting

Join us for a watercolour painting session!

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

21 Jan 2025

The Taonga search

Solve clues, explore, and discover the taonga (treasure) as you journey through this quest.

06 Feb 2025

Waitangi ki Manukau 2025

Gather at Manukau’s Barry Curtis Park this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.

07 Mar 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Siva Afi Festival

Traditional Samoan art form — fire knife dancing.

08 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: Coco

Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplishe...