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Waste 15 Apr 2025

Rodney moving to council rubbish collections

Rodney residents will have council rubbish collections funded by residential property rates from 1 September 2025.

Community 15 Apr 2025

Project Panmure: town square construction from mid-2025

Construction on Panmure’s new town square is getting underway from mid-2025 – with a new community space that celebrates the view of the Panmure Basin Te Kōpua Kai a Hiku. 

Community 15 Apr 2025

The journey of revitalising Māngere Town Centre

Stage 1: Beautifying Māngere Town Centre is LIVE!

Community 15 Apr 2025

Pasifika Month in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

“...Visit your local library, there’s always something fun happening...!" Pasifika Month was an exciting, month-long celebration in March across Māngere Town Centre Library, Māngere Bridge Library, Tōia Library, and Māngere East Library.

Community 15 Apr 2025

Learn Korowai techniques in Ōtāhuhu

Tōia Library: Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu (Ōtāhuhu Library) is offering free Māori Art workshops every Wednesdays for the community to experience the rich art of Harakeke weaving.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Young, gifted and backed by the Local Board

Local grants go a long way in supporting the Ōtara-Papatoetoe community - sometimes in quiet, behind-the-scenes ways, and other times in moments that shine, like this one.

Community 14 Apr 2025

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support

Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Events

20 Jun 2025

Matariki at Matakana Village: Wai, Kai & Kapa Haka

Set beside the beautiful Matakana River, where freshwater meets the sea, this event embraces the...

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Twilight Market

It offers a unique opportunity to experience Māori art and culture, connect with local creatives,...

20 Jun 2025

Ngaa Hau E Whaa Marae o Pukekohe: Karakia, Koorero and Kai

Delicious breakfast kai will nourish our bodies and spirits.

20 Jun 2025

Te Hui Ahurei o Matariki – Matariki Festival Day

A wide range of exciting and fun activities and experiences for everyone!

20 Jun 2025

The Kangen Water Experience

Discover the health benefits of Kangen Water and learn how this natural solution can transform yo...

20 Jun 2025

Wheke Fortress

This is is an outdoor installation that celebrates Matariki with a queer grounding.

20 Jun 2025

Whetū Wahine

Step into an immersive Storytime session where our kaitiaki of the stars will share captivating t...

20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Kaui Whetū

Explore sea-inspired patterns and symbols while learning the traditional Māori art of tukutuku.