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Cultural 3 Apr 2017

Live events pump up the volume

Discover free live events and performances at your local Auckland Council art centre.

Environment 3 Apr 2017

Councillors champion new bin service for Manukau

Manukau Ward Councillors Alf Filipaina and Fa’anānā Efeso Collins are encouraging residents to embrace rather than fear the move from rubbish bags to bins.

Community 29 Mar 2017

Makeover for Ōtara community centre

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has approved designs for a redevelopment of Te Puke o Tara Community Centre in Ōtara.

Community 24 Mar 2017

Planning the Manukau of the future

Plans to transform central Manukau are starting to paint a picture of what the heart of the south might look like in 2040.

Transport 1 Mar 2017

WATCH: AMETI Eastern Busway

The Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway is a group of projects in south-east Auckland that will improve transport choices and connections in the area.

Environment 22 Feb 2017

Free health checks for rental properties

Landlords with rentals in the Māngere-Ōtahuhu, Whau, Puketāpapa and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area could be eligible for a free assessment on their properties along with help to make them warmer and more energy-efficient.

Environment 21 Feb 2017

Manukau and Howick residents get to bin the bags

Residents in the former Manukau City Council area will say goodbye to rubbish bags this year as Auckland Council introduces rubbish wheelie bins.

Transport 31 Jan 2017

Passenger numbers show Ōtāhuhu Station’s success

The new Ōtāhuhu Station opened late last year and has already proved its worth, with the number of passengers boarding at Ōtāhuhu doubling in the first month of operation.

Events

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!

12 Sep 2026

Manukau Library Creator Expo

A celebration of Comic Book Month, focused on uplifting local artists.

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

14 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Kapa Haka Workshop

Join us at Toia Library to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Language Week! 

15 Sep 2026

Tea and Topics: Burning the books

Presentation by Tim Koelmeyer, a retired pathologist and a dedicated bibliophile.

16 Sep 2026

Ukulele workshop

Learn two well-known songs while becoming familiar with the ukulele.

17 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Snow Skin Mooncake Making

Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival by making and tasting snow moon cake.