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Housing 3 Apr 2018

Holistic approach to working with Māngere's homeless

"Our goal is to make the shopping centres a great place to come and visit, while also seeing what help can be provided to those who are homeless or begging.”

Plans / Projects 1 Mar 2018

Pedestrian-friendly main street for Manukau

Putney Way is being upgraded into a pedestrian-friendly main street for central Manukau.

19 Dec 2017

Catchpit safety review

The findings of a two-part review into catchpit safety following the tragic death of a teenager in Favona in June this year has been released by Auckland Council and Auckland Transport.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Dec 2017

Explore: The Puhinui Stream Forest Trail

Enjoy a tranquil escape only 25 minutes' drive from the central city.

Sports / Leisure 4 Dec 2017

Ōtara's sporting stars honoured

A national champion weightlifting club has won the supreme award at the inaugural Ōtara Sports Awards.

Waste 30 Nov 2017

Red bins on a roll in south and east Auckland

Thanks, south and east Auckland – you’re winning at binning the bags!

Walkways 8 Nov 2017

AT launches Safer Communities programme

Auckland Transport aims to make it safer and easier to get around by foot in Papakura, Mt Roskill and Mangere Bridge.

Policies / Regulations 2 Nov 2017

Council introduces new ways of working in south Auckland

Auckland Council’s south Auckland-based consenting and licensing teams are moving to Manukau.

Events

28 Mar 2026

Kimchi making workshop

🥬 Learn the art of making traditional kimchi in this hands-on workshop. Discover the basics of f...

01 Apr 2026

Celebrando Mexico

Ōtara Library is excited to celebrate the rich, vibrant life and culture of Mexico!

14 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

April School Holidays At Otahuhu Library

Come along for the new series of exciting school holiday events.

06 Jan 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Glow Worm Walks

Discover magical glow worms on guided walks through Auckland’s bush

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

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

10 Apr 2026

Puhinui Giveback Day

The Beautification Trust and Wiri Business Association have joined forces to bring you this speci...

11 Apr 2026

Diversity Festival

Enjoy a community led celebration, with performances, cultural displays, and food stalls bringing...

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.