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Transport 25 Oct 2018

AMETI Eastern Busway update

Sixty-one houses will be removed to allow construction of the AMETI Eastern Busway.

Community 17 Oct 2018

Reigniting creative entrepreneurial talent by giving life to new ideas

Te Haa o Manukau cowork and makerspace has officially launched.

Cultural 16 Oct 2018

Building walls, breaking barriers

Community project restores historic drystone walls.

Community 11 Oct 2018

Unsung heroes of Ōtara-Papatoetoe recognised at awards show

Community volunteers have been acknowledged for their support of art, sports, seniors and youth services.

Plans / Projects 9 Oct 2018

Papatoetoe’s streets set for a refresh

Landscaping, new seating and improved footpaths have been approved along the Great South Road in Papatoetoe.

Community 8 Oct 2018

Indian Wardens to tackle crime in Papatoetoe

A voluntary community patrol is setting out to support businesses and reduce crime in Papatoetoe.

Environment 24 Sep 2018

Thousands of trees planted to help prevent power outages

Urban forest initiative helps ecological restoration.

Playgrounds 21 Sep 2018

Construction begins on south Auckland's first destination playground

Work has begun on south Auckland’s first destination playground.

Events

01 Oct 2026 - 31 May 2027

Kids learn to ride

Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...

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.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

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

04 Oct 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

Waha Reo - Te Reo Māori conversation group

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

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...

20 Oct 2026

Tea and Topics - Woodturning

Strett Nicolson, formal president of South Auckland Woodturners Guild will talk about the history...

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,...