Māngere Bridge Village Clean-up
Are you ready?
Let's celebrate our renewed social freedom by giving back to your neighborhood!
On the Saturday the 18th July 2020, from 9 am -12 pm we're getting together to clean, sweep, paint, weed, wash windows and pick up rubbish.
The wonderful Tararata Stream Team will be present to create awareness of the great opportunities for future exciting guardianship activities taking place locally.
As a BIG 'thank you' for all the hard work, we plan to celebrate with a good old Kiwi BBQ, free for all those who pitch in.
So what do you say, are you in?
Please wear closed-in/ toe covered shoes and wear clothing suitable for painting and using gardening tools. Please bring any medication you may require (like for asthma, allergies).
Gloves, hi-vis vests, and all relevant equipment will be provided.
This is an eco-friendly event, please bring your own refillable drink bottle however water & compost able paper cups will be available.
To register as a volunteer please get in contact with Paula via email: paula@mbct.org.nz or (09) 269 4080. Please supply your contact number and email address when registering. Please do register, so we can cater accordingly.
Meet at Naomi and Bill Kirk Park, vehicle parking on Miro Street, Māngere Bridge Village.
We would like to thank our partners who make these events possible like Auckland Council, Local Board, The Māngere Bridge Village Business Association, City Care and Civic.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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68.7% Nah - not for me
By-election for Otara-Papatoetoe area
Just to let everyone know that we have another by-election happening, and here is the reason why. Below are details and dates, so keep an eye on your letter boxes.
The Manukau Court’s Ruling
The Manukau District Court determined that the Papatoetoe subdivision result of the Ōtara–Papatoetoe Local Board election was invalid, ruling that the outcome had been “materially affected” by voting irregularities. Judge Richard McIlraith found that the scale and nature of the irregularities met the legal threshold required to void an election under New Zealand’s local electoral laws.
In his decision, Judge McIlraith stated that the evidence presented — including reports of stolen voting papers, fraudulent use of ballots, and other procedural irregularities — was sufficient to conclude that the integrity of the election had been compromised. The court noted that at least 79 voting papers were identified as having been cast without the rightful voter’s knowledge during a judicially supervised examination of ballot boxes.
While the judge acknowledged that the election had been administered “properly and in accordance with all requirements” by Independent Election Services and the electoral officer, he concluded that the fraudulent activity originated outside the official process and nonetheless impacted the final result to a degree that required the election to be voided.
As a result of the ruling, the court ordered that a new election must be held, with Auckland Council confirming that the fresh poll must be completed by 9 April 2026
Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.
We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.
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85.1% Same!
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14.9% Would have liked to try something different
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