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14 Feb 2020

Going South - a local's guide to summer in south Auckland

Teau Aiturau, founder of Time To Thrive – To Stay Alive, a cycling-focused charitable trust, shares his story and a few of his favourite south Auckland spots.

Community 30 Jan 2020

Registrations now open for Diversity Festival performers and stallholders

A true picture of south Auckland will be on display when diverse communities come together to celebrate at Diversity Festival.

Environment 28 Jan 2020

Rooster takes pig under his wing

Dogs are not the only animals Auckland Council’s shelter staff are trying to re-home.

Transport 20 Dec 2019

Hunters Corner in Papatoetoe undergoes upgrade

The first phase of work to beautify Hunters Corner in Papatoetoe is now complete.

20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Transport 4 Dec 2019

AT seeks feedback on proposed Papatoetoe safety improvements

Papatoetoe is set to be made safer for those passing through the busy Cavendish Drive - Norman Spencer Drive intersection.

Transport 26 Nov 2019

Southwest Gateway Programme open for feedback

Consultation is open on a range of connected transport projects, improving travel choice and reliability around south and east Auckland, including to and from the airport.

Transport 6 Nov 2019

Safer walking routes for Māngere Bridge

It’s going to be safer to walk, bike, scoot and get around Māngere Bridge thanks to Auckland Transport's safer communities programme.

Events

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...

08 Sep 2026

Papua New Guinea Language Week: Tok Stori

A special tok stori with Julia Mage’au Grey, Papua New Guinean skin-marking practitioner, perform...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau

This free session helps stimulate growing minds and bodies while providing lots of fun.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

09 Sep 2026

Bluey Day!

Celebrate Comic Book Month with a day all about the popular animated show Bluey.

09 Sep 2026

Upcycling painting techniques

Join this creative workshop and learn painting techniques for upcycling furniture or home décor.

10 Sep 2026

Arts and crafts activity: Kumul – Papua New Guinean native bird

A fun hands-on activity for kids.

11 Sep 2026

Arts and crafts activity: Bilum cardboard bags

Bring the kids to create their very own bilum!