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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

27 Jun 2025

Mānawatia a Matariki

Through waiata, haka and storytelling, tamariki express the importance of caring for Papatūānuku...

28 Jun 2025

Aerovista Place Reserve Matariki Planting

Join us in planting rakau alongside this special awa.

28 Jun 2025

Love Your Maunga

Enjoy a Hāngī Dinner alongside Workshops and Entertainment.

01 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025

Matariki ki Ōtara

A night of lights and entertainment, featuring local bands and music artists, supported by our lo...