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Planting for the future in Manurewa
The project builds on the success of Te Maara Kai o Wirihana, the school’s established urban farm, and marks an exciting new chapter in its journey toward a more sustainable and self sufficient future.
Have your say on the future of rubbish collections in parts of Clendon Park and Weymouth
Auckland Council is proposing a six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections in parts of Clendon Park and Weymouth.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
100 Years of Nathan Homestead: Re-opening marks new chapter
Nathan Homestead is re-opening its doors on Monday 13 October, welcoming the community back after a major restoration led by Auckland Council and Manurewa Local Board.
The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon
Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.
Events
Te Waahi o Papakura: Papakura Heritage Trail
Explore Papakura through a downloadable, self‑guided heritage trail featuring local history, sign...
Manurewa Library Book Club
We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.
Floral Discovery Station
Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.
Chinese market gardens and fruit shops
In this engaging presentation, Ruth Lam discusses the history of essential enterprises.
Make a tulip
Bring the kids along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for a hands-on creative drop-in session.
Spring guided walk
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
Create your own lavender bag
Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...
Botanical printing workshop: Fabric has memory
Transform vintage Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own.