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Cleaning up our environment 21 Mar 2024

Aerial action over Te Auaunga Oakley Creek

More than 124 tonnes of uprooted trees, bridge structures and other debris were lifted during 10 hours of operations, as a result of arborists, engineers, stream specialists and helicopter crew working to clear Te Auaunga Oakley Creek Walkway creek.

Parks / Outdoors 28 Feb 2024

Wairaki / Lynfield Reserve – signed, sealed and delivered

It’s the first park in Puketāpapa to have its returned name signposted. In 2022, Puketāpapa Local Board formally adopted traditional Māori names for 17 parks which have been given dual names.

Community 20 Feb 2024

Roskill South Kindergarten unveils pou to mark 50 years

Local kindergarten commemorates 50 years with the construction of a meaningfully carved stand-alone pillar, marking an important moment and place, followed by a community-wide celebration.

Cleaning up our environment 14 Feb 2024

Mangrove survey launched

Few plants spark as much debate as mangroves. A survey is underway to find out more.

Libraries 14 Feb 2024

Point Chevalier interim library delayed

Despite reaching agreement for a lease at a Great North Road site, council has been informed that the business leasing the location is currently under negotiation for sale, and no longer available for lease.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Akl Paths 18 Dec 2023

Rediscover Puketāpapa's open spaces this summer

Want to know what’s happening in your local parks and community spaces this summer?

Plans / Projects 14 Dec 2023

On the tools in Mt Roskill

Four major water infrastructure projects under construction in Mt Roskill and its nearby suburbs will play a major role in supporting the construction of over 12,000 homes.