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Cultural 25 Jul 2017

Local boards sign agreement with Ngāti Tamaoho

Manurewa, Papakura, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe local boards have cemented their growing relationships with mana whenua by signing relationship agreements with Ngāti Tamaoho.

Heritage 6 Jun 2017

A timeline of Manukau from 1769 to today

Manukau's Journey is a selection of significant and representative events from the history of Howick, Manukau, Manurewa-Papakura and Franklin wards of Auckland City.

Community 29 May 2017

Mayor Goff pays a visit to Old Papatoetoe

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff was recently whisked away on a whistle-stop tour of development sites in Old Papatoetoe, led by Panuku Development Auckland CEO Roger MacDonald.

Arts 23 May 2017

Beau Monga headlines Urbanesia's Pacific Day Out

The X-Factor winner will be one of the star attractions at this exciting event, celebrating contemporary Pacific art and culture.

Community 26 Apr 2017

Weaving a brighter future together

A multi-coloured cloak covered in thousands of houses aims to spark discussion about the Tāmaki regeneration programme.

Food / Drink 20 Apr 2017

Partnership lets students take food from ground to plate

Mangere Mountain Education Centre and Nestlé Cook for Life – Ka Tunu Ka Ora have partnered to offer educational workshops to secondary school students, giving them the opportunity to know more about food and nutrition.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

Maker movement putting power in young people’s hands

Creative champions and technology have come together in an initiative called Makerhood, helping people rediscover the art of making and encouraging people to tinker, fix and make stuff rather than consume it.

Cultural 3 Apr 2017

Live events pump up the volume

Discover free live events and performances at your local Auckland Council art centre.

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.