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Heritage 10 Oct 2017

Nixon monument brings descendants together

Mayor Phil Goff met with descendants of the battle at Rangiāowhia regarding the fate of the colonial statue.

Development 6 Oct 2017

Ōtāhuhu Station – Mahi Toi Integration

The architectural design process behind the construction of Ōtāhuhu Station weaved together multiple historical and local cultural narratives.

Transport 5 Oct 2017

Local board checks out Manukau bus station progress

The station is due to open in the second quarter of 2018.

Heritage 29 Sep 2017

Stabilising Pūkaki Crater rim

The rim of Te Pūkaki Tapu o Poutukeka Crater (Pūkaki) in Māngere has been stabilised following a preservation project supported by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Development 21 Sep 2017

WATCH: Drone footage from Manukau Bus Station construction

Construction of the Manukau Bus Station is well underway.

Environment 24 Aug 2017

Get ready to roll!

If you live in Howick or south Auckland, it's time to ditch the bags – your new rubbish bin collection starts on Monday 4 September.

Transport 15 Aug 2017

Electronic ticket gates to help reduce fare evasion

Electronic ticket gates have been installed at Ōtāhuhu Station and began operating on 15 August.

Environment 2 Aug 2017

Wastewater plant expansion on track

Work on expanding Watercare’s Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant is on track to be completed by the end of the year.

Manukau Ward Events

28 Apr 2025 - 26 May 2025

Silent skies wool innovation workshops

Free classes with celebrated Fashion Designer Liz Mitchell learning crafts with wool.

29 Apr 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Te Wā Takinga Paki (Te Reo Māori Immersion Storytime)

Let's sing, dance, and listen to stories all in te reo Māori.

25 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Manga & Anime Club

Meet fellow enthusiasts, discuss your favourite series, and enjoy everything manga and anime!

04 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Wrrigle & Rhyme - Manukau Library

Come to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

28 May 2025 - 02 Jul 2025

Law in a nutshell

Join us every Wednesday as we unpack the laws that shape our everyday lives.

08 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Ihumaatao Rākau Planting

Ihumaatao’s fertile soils have long sustained ahi kaa, and this practice reaffirms their deep rel...

11 Jun 2025

Māngere East Community Centre Hui

Monthly Hui for the local community who want to have input into safety initiatives, events, road...

17 Jun 2025

Tea & topics June 2025 - School Life in the 1950s

Former students at Papatoetoe West School will talk about their life at the school in the 1950’s.