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Environment 27 Jul 2018

Q&A on the Manukau Harbour Forum

We chat to Saffron Toms to find out more about the Manukau Harbour Forum and what it does.

Transport 26 Jul 2018

Papatoetoe Station electronic ticket gates now operating

Electronic ticket gates have been installed at Papatoetoe Train Station and began operating on 26 July.

Dogs 25 Jul 2018

Kidnapped canine makes it home

Stolen cavoodle Bowie reunited with her mum at Auckland Council’s Manukau Animal Shelter.

Community 16 Jul 2018

Opinion: Community centre a symbol of our enormous potential

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Chair Lotu Fuli explains the historical significance of the Te Puke o Tara community centre and what it represents for Ōtara's future.

Arts 9 Jul 2018

Talented artists acknowledged at inaugural awards night

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Youth Arts Scholarship awards were presented to eight up-and-coming artists this month.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Two myrtle rust infections confirmed in south Auckland

The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed two myrtle rust infections in south Auckland within the last month.

Transport 4 Jul 2018

Bus stop a welcome addition to Māngere Bridge

The new shelter on the corner of Church and Coronation Road was made possible by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and Auckland Transport.

Dogs 29 Jun 2018

Get to know us: Auckland Animal Shelters

We go behind the scenes at Auckland Animal Shelters to chat to Tania, a Senior Kennel Attendant at Manukau Shelter.

Events

17 Jun 2026

Photography workshop

Want to improve your photography skills? Take part in this session as our friends from the Manuka...

17 Jun 2026

Rōreka workshop

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

04 Jun 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Board Game Night - Manukau

A relaxed weekly evening of board games, good company and a bit of friendly competition.