Manukau CityPrice By Negotiation31293m²582m²Motivated Vendors - Renovated & Ready!The owners are selling to free up capital which means this fully renovated gem is up for grabs Whether you're looking for your first home or more space for the family - this one's not to be missed View at the open homes or book your private inspection today Step inside to find a home that's been refreshed throughout - modern Sitting on a generous 581sqm freehold section **CONJUNCTIONALS WELCOME FROM ALL AGENCIES** Disclaimer -This property is being sold by auction or without a price and therefore a price guide can not be provided The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes All prospective purchasers shall complete their own due diligence and satisfy themselves with respect to information supplied during the marketing of this property including but not limited to: the floor and land sizes based on a borrower’s individual credit assessment.Canstar's Most Awarded Personal LoanGet a renovation loan up to $70K and bring your vision to life we can approve your home improvement loan quickly and get your renovation started Māngere is a vibrant and culturally rich suburb in Auckland’s Territorial Authority It is one of 269 residential suburbs in the region and ranks as the 30th largest suburb by housing stock Known for its diversity and strong sense of community Māngere is home to nearly 30,000 residents with the oldest residential properties dating back to the 1900s though the majority of homes were built in the 1960s Māngere offers a diverse selection of residential options suitable for various lifestyles and budgets Approximately 94% of housing stock in Māngere consists of owner-occupied residential properties Māngere’s appeal extends beyond its proximity to Auckland's CBD The suburb boasts excellent access to a range of amenities making commuting and daily life convenient Māngere Harbour and the Manukau Institute of Technology Find properties for sale in Māngere The fire was extinguished early Monday morning, and a police scene guard remained in place overnight. (Source: 1News) Investigations are underway after four people were seen running from the area after a fire at a funeral home in Auckland's Māngere Bridge overnight. Emergency services were called after a small fire broke out at the Just Funerals premises on Kirkbride Rd shortly before midnight. Counties Manukau CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward said four people were seen running from the area following the fire. Firefighters at the scene of a funeral home in Auckland's Māngere. (Source: 1News) "Inquiries are now underway to identify and locate them," he said. Scene guards remain in place while a scene examination was carried out today. "Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area or who may have information to assist with this investigation," Hayward said. Vision from the scene shows damage to what appeared to be the chapel. Just Funerals did not want to comment at this stage. Fire crews at Just Funerals in Māngere Bridge (Source: 1News) Anyone with information could contact police via 105, online, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson told 1News four crews attended the scene shortly before midnight, and extinguished the blaze by 1.30am. A fire investigator would arrive at the scene later today to determine the cause of the blaze. Crooks culture first order of business for Mike Bush in Victoria Bush picked to take over as Victoria's chief commissioner after months of top-level staffing woes Crime and Justice Police experts warn 'emerging risk' of 3D-printed firearms rising Technology has outpaced a currently underway review of the Arms Act and criminals are already taking advantage US prisons bureau has challenges — reopening Alcatraz is now another Juliana Herrera's family tell inquest: 'Stop repeating avoidable mistakes' was murdered in January 2022 by her neighbour Health Arrest after person assaulted A nurse leaving her shift last month was held up at gunpoint outside the grounds of the hospital More than 25kg cocaine seizure leads to four arrests across NZ Tauranga and Auckland as a result of the six-week investigation Film industry anxiously awaits details on Trump's 100% movie tariff 7:17pm Search underway for Masterton man, 74, missing since Sunday 7:07pm Crooks, culture first order of business for Mike Bush in Victoria 7:05pm Charges filed against Woolworths over pricing, misleading specials 6:45pm Police, experts warn 'emerging risk' of 3D-printed firearms rising 6:33pm Trade war: Sir John Key's 'optimism' on Trump's next tariff moves 56 mins ago 1US woman who disappeared for more than six decades found safe Two men's shared name brings years of trouble and a hefty bill to one Sole survivor of poisoned beef Wellington takes the stand Govt halts all current pay equity claims, makes it harder to lodge new ones Kiwi motorcyclist killed in 11-bike British Supersport crash Photos: Lorde among stars at 2025 Met Gala A$AP Rocky and Rihanna also revealed they are expecting their third child. Two arrested over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in RioBrazilian police said they thwarted an alleged bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with free concert for over 2 million fansSun, May 4 Lorde announces new album name, dateThu, May 1 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robberyMon, Apr 28 Chubby Checker, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper join Rock & Roll Hall of FameMon, Apr 28 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robberyMon The next top cop of the troubled Victoria police force embraces his "outsider" status to curb its leadership malaise and has a stern warning for crooks Former New Zealand Police commissioner Mike Bush won the race to become Victoria's chief commissioner after months of top-level staffing woes The 40-year police veteran steps into the role on June 27 with a five-year contract The Kiwi conceded the job will be no picnic with Victoria's crime rate hitting an almost decade-high in 2024 everyone knows that," he told reporters today "These crime issues are actually global they are quite similar wherever you go but it's not good enough just to turn up after the act Rising youth crime and high-profile cases of alleged offenders committing crimes while on bail spurred the Victorian government to strengthen laws in March Bush said he was familiar with the crackdown but bail laws were just one part of the solution to tackling youth crime along with a "prevention mindset" He retired from the NZ police force in 2020 after joining in 1978 and spending his final six years in the top job Whakaari/White Island volcano eruption and Covid-19 pandemic were among the biggest crises Bush confronted during his tenure Bush also made headlines in 2022 after it emerged he had a past drink-driving conviction when unsuccessfully applying to become head of the UK's Metropolitan Police Former New Zealand police minister Stuart Nash describedr Bush as hard but fair He said Bush regularly met with police forces across the Tasman in his previous role and recalled travelling with him to every district across New Zealand once a year to chew the fat with communities and then we all had biscuits and a cup of tea," Nash told AAP "Mike is someone who had deep credibility in policing." The state government has not handed the reins of Victoria Police to an outsider since former NSW Police assistant commissioner Christine Nixon in 2001 The Kiwi was happy to wear the "outsider" tag and is already hatching plans to hit the ground running "I've got a lot to do to come up to speed," Bush said "Culture is a consequence of leadership." establishing relationships with community groups amid rising tensions and increasing police visibility on the beat were among his other top initial priorities Victoria Police was thrust into leadership turmoil in February with a no-confidence vote from officers costing chief commissioner Shane Patton his job Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent became acting chief and expressed an interest in making the move permanent before throwing in the towel in April Deputy Commissioner Robert Hill will serve in an acting capacity until Bush takes over Bush intends to speak with Patton before starting and said he wouldn't shy away from pushing back if he disagreed with the government Premier Jacinta Allan said a recruitment agency was hired and instructed to find a leader capable of addressing the "challenges" plaguing the force "Mike Bush is the best person for the job," she said whose union led the no-confidence vote against Patton following a bitter pay dispute admitted there was a disconnect between members and leaders The state police union secretary welcomed Mr Bush's appointment and pledge to listen to the mounting workforce concerns "We have a police force that is currently under-resourced that needs fresh officers," he said Eleven inmate deaths in less than two months A US$3 billion (NZ$5 billion) repair backlog a stunning directive from President Donald Trump for the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons to “REBUILD AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!” — the notorious penitentiary on an island in San Francisco Bay that last held inmates more than 60 years ago Even as the Bureau of Prisons struggles with short staffing chronic violence and crumbling infrastructure at its current facilities Trump is counting on the agency to fulfill his vision of rebooting the infamously inescapable prison known in movies and pop culture as The Rock Trump declared in a social media post that a “substantially enlarged and rebuilt” Alcatraz will house the nation’s “most ruthless and violent Offenders” Newly appointed Bureau of Prisons Director William K Marshall III said that the agency “will vigorously pursue all avenues to support and implement the President’s agenda” and that he has ordered “an immediate assessment to determine our needs and the next steps” We look forward to restoring this powerful symbol of law and justice,” Marshall said in a statement “We will be actively working with our law enforcement and other federal partners to reinstate this very important mission.” an 8.9-hectare spit of land with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline was once the crown jewel of the federal prison system and home to some of the nation’s most notorious criminals including gangsters Al Capone and George Machine Gun Kelly But skyrocketing repair and supply costs compelled the Justice Department to close the prison in 1963 and the Bureau of Prisons has long since replaced Alcatraz with modern penitentiaries including a maximum-security prison in Florence The former and perhaps future penitentiary is now a popular tourist attraction and a national historic landmark It’s controlled by the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area meaning the Bureau of Prisons could be in for an interagency tug of war if it tries to wrest away control of the island Trump’s Alcatraz directive is yet another challenge for the Bureau of Prisons as it struggles to fix lingering problems while responding to the president’s priorities on incarceration and immigrant detention includes taking in thousands of immigration detainees under an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security The problems at the Bureau of Prisons transcend administrations and facilities An ongoing Associated Press investigation has uncovered deep previously unreported flaws within the Bureau of Prisons over the last few years including widespread criminal activity by employees and severe understaffing that has hampered responses to emergencies then-President Joe Biden signed a law strengthening oversight of the agency It remains the Justice Department’s largest agency 155,000 inmates and an annual budget of about US$8 billion (NZ$13.4 billion) but the Trump administration’s cost-cutting measures have eliminated some pay bonuses that were credited with retaining and attracting new staff That has resulted in long overtime shifts for some workers and the continued use of a policy known as augmentation teachers and other workers are pressed into duty to guard inmates A Bureau of Prisons official told Congress at a hearing in February that more than 4000 beds within the system — the equivalent of at least two full prisons — are unusable because of dangerous conditions like leaking or failing roofs a 37-year-old Florida businessman who was found dead April 28 in a suspected suicide at a federal jail in Miami He was awaiting trial on charges that he kidnapped and killed his estranged wife in Spain inmate Ramadhan Jaabir Justice was killed in a fight at the federal penitentiary in Pollock where he was serving a nearly 11-year sentence for a conviction related to an armed robbery As Trump was ordering Alcatraz’s reopening correctional officers at the same Miami jail were fighting to curb the spread of tuberculosis and Covid-19 isolating inmates after they tested positive for the diseases immigration detainees at the facility ripped out a fire sprinkler and flooded a holding cell during a lengthy intake process the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin has sat idle for more than a year after the Bureau of Prisons cleared it of inmates in the wake of rampant sexual abuse by employees the agency made the closure permanent and idled six prison camps across the country to address “significant challenges crumbling infrastructure and limited budgetary resources” While Trump hails Alcatraz as a paragon of the federal prison system’s cherished past other facilities stand as reminders of its recent troubles They include the federal jail in Manhattan which remains idle after Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide there in 2019 exposed deep flaws in its operations where 23 inmates have been charged in recent months with crimes ranging from smuggling weapons in a Doritos bag to the stabbing last month of a man convicted in the killing of hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay A person is in custody after an alleged theft which left a person injured on the grounds of Palmerston North Hospital Police said officers were called to a Ruahine St carpark about 1.30pm on Tuesday Police said the alleged offender left the scene and was found a short time later "Police would like to thank the members of the public who witnessed the incident and intervened to assist the victim," a police spokesperson said That same night a staff member was knocked unconscious Staff have been calling for security improvements Health NZ MidCentral operations group director Sarah Fenwick previously told RNZ it was committed to making staff feel safer She said these included a security escort to vehicles increasing security services on hospital grounds and "opening up" access to the staff carpark for people working afternoon and night shifts "Lighting has been audited in all outside carparking areas to ensure it is well maintained," she said "Interim access to well-lit parking onsite with dedicated security for staff working afternoon and night shifts while a more permanent solution for out-of-hours carparking is developed." rnz.co.nz More than 25kg of cocaine has been seized and four men arrested following an joint investigation into the importation of the drug into Christchurch Police and Customs received information about a "significant importation" of cocaine that had come through Lyttelton Port on March 29 Search warrants were then executed across the country by specialist teams to support investigators with evidence gathering including possession of cocaine for supply and burglary and will appear in various district courts across a range of dates Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Sparks said the seizure equated to more than 250,000 doses of cocaine and $9 million of harm "That is an enormous amount of damage and misery that had been heading into our communities that has now been halted through this investigation." Sparks said the success of the investigation was partly down to the "excellent partnership" between Customs and the police "We continue to have a focus on engaging with businesses and supporting their legitimate services by keeping them safe with prevention advice to deter drug trafficking organisations’ attempts to exploit their people and premises." Customs acting investigations manager Rachael Manning said the investigation resulted from quick action and close collaboration between the agencies as well as industry partners "We know that transnational and serious organised crime groups are actively targeting New Zealand to drive up both demand and supply of illegal drugs such as cocaine for maximum profit They’re using every method possible to exploit any vulnerabilities within international supply chains in secure areas or on vessels themselves." A search and rescue operation is underway for a Masterton man in his 70s missing since Sunday John Rafferty was last seen at Masterton Railway Station about midday on May 4 The 74-year-old did not board a train and left on foot about 20 minutes later Matheson said it was possible Rafferty was staying with a friend but police and loved ones "want to know he’s safe" and John doesn’t have his cell phone or wallet," he said A search team and a helicopter has been out looking for the missing man "We are really keen to know that he’s safe." Police have released an image from CCTV showing Rafferty on a station platform on the day of his disappearance He was wearing a blue jacket with 'NASA' written on the back Anyone who saw him was asked to contact police on 111 or online at 105 if there was Information after the fact The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against Woolworths NZ for alleged inaccurate pricing and misleading specials that may have breached the Fair Trading Act The commission filed the charges against Woolworths in the Auckland District Court It indicated in December last year that it would be filing separate criminal charges against Woolworths and two Pak'nSave supermarkets the commission said there were ongoing issues with pricing in the supermarket sector and the operators may have breached the Fair Trading Act deputy chair Anne Callinan said operators should know what the expectations were "Supermarkets have long been on notice about the importance of accurate and clear pricing and specials and we're not satisfied with the continuing issues we're seeing across the industry "Pricing accuracy is a consumer right and an expectation of a competitive market well-resourced businesses that should invest the time and effort to get pricing and promotions right." She said the charges were filed to remind all supermarkets that they are expected to fix the pricing accuracy issues and implement better processes In a statement when the charges were announced Woolworths managing director Spencer Sonn said it was important customers could trust prices advertised at their supermarkets Woolworths said it has cooperated with the Commerce Commission's pricing investigation for some time rnz.co.nz Former prime minister Sir John Key says he remains optimistic about Donald Trump's domestic economic policy despite opposing the tariff strategy that has sent global markets into turmoil in recent months who served as prime minister for eight years was the keynote speaker at an Auckland business summit earlier today Sir John told 1News he believed Trump would ultimately take a more moderate approach to tariffs than initially proposed "I'm not a fan of tariff policies I don't think they really work," he said as I think the stock market is telling you at the moment that actually there will be a more sensible landing place for the tariffs that he's wanting to impose." Sir John said he "wasn't entirely surprised" at Trump's call to go ahead with the policy "They're just a negotiating point I think he simply put on widespread and high rates of tariffs on every country to give himself a leverage point and a negotiating point "What I think he actually grossly underestimated was the stock market reaction You can actually make the case that his own strategy hasn't worked The reason the markets have recovered is because he's taken those tariffs off the most part 'I'm going to negotiate case by case'." Sir John suggested Trump's economic policies could still generally be positive for the US but the tariffs could be trickier for the global economy Asked whether he stood by his October comments that Trump would be good for the economy he said: "Do I think he's going to reduce regulatory burden in the United States It depends on where things shake down in terms of tariffs." Sir John acknowledged that for certain industries Trump's policies could be "a really negative thing" particularly if the president's proposed 100% tariff on the film industry were to be implemented "I can't see how it would be cost-competitive to make a movie in New Zealand with a 100% tariff on it," he said noting that films such as The Hobbit would not have been made in New Zealand without government subsidies who now served as a director of US tech company Palo Alto Networks said he had "always been opposed" to Trump's tariff policies but believes they won't be the "dominant part of his economic solutions" "I don't think it's perfect from New Zealand's point of view but I don't think we should panic either and America will still be a very big market for us to sell things to," he said "There are growing markets around the world It's not a great thing from New Zealand's point of view We've got a very sound economy with lots of options in front of us." Sir John suggested a belief that the Republican Trump was was better "on balance" for the US economy than Democratic opponent Kamala Harris he expressed concerns about Trump's tariff approach: "China doesn't pay those tariffs middle-income consumers or consumers in America do because when a tariff goes on a good that you bring into a country He added: "I don't agree with the massive tariffs and I don't think you'll follow through with all of that and I certainly don't agree with this view on trade." Audrey Backeberg disappeared from a small city in south-central Wisconsin after reportedly hitchhiking with her family’s babysitter and catching a bus to Indianapolis Nobody ever knew where she went or what happened to her All that changed last week when she was found alive and safe in another state thanks to the fresh eyes from a deputy who took over the case in February Detective Isaac Hanson discovered an out-of-state arrest record that matched Backeberg which triggered a series of investigative moves that led to finding her alive and safe in another state Turns out Backeberg chose to leave the town of Reedsburg on her own accord – likely due to an abusive husband safe and secure; And just kind of lived under the radar for that long,” he said Hanson was assigned the case in late February and he and other officials met with Backeberg’s family to see if they had a connection with that region They also started digging through Backeberg's sister's Ancestry.com account obituaries and marriage licenses from that region they found an address where a woman was living that Hanson said shared a lot of similarities with Backeberg including date of birth and social security number Hanson was able to get a deputy from that jurisdiction to go to the address "I was expecting the deputy to call me back and say ‘Oh nobody answered the door.’ And I thought it was the deputy calling me I could sense that she obviously had her reasons for leaving.” Most of the information he learned during that call he declined to share saying that it was still important to Backeberg that she not be found “I think it overwhelmed her of course with the emotions that she had having a deputy show up at her house and then kind of call her out and talk with her about what happened and kind of relive 62 years in 45 minutes,” he said Hanson described discovering her safe after more than six decades practically unheard of And while he doesn't know what will happen next in terms of her family reconnecting he said he was happy that she can reach out if she wants to so she has my contact number if she ever wants to reach out or needs anything any phone numbers of family members back here," he said "Ultimately she kind of holds the cards for that.” Shane William Pritchard has been charged with crimes he didn’t commit and chased for debts he doesn’t owe That’s because the Dunedin man is not the only Shane William Pritchard in town While the duo’s shared name and age has sometimes been a handy loophole for one Shane for the other it has caused problems for 36 years It’s been years of fearing every knock on the door Years of wondering if he’ll be hand-cuffed and taken to jail to be honest,” says Shane William Pritchard a scout and a member of the Air Training Corp remembers getting quite a shock when her friend called one evening She'd been acting as a referee for a gun licence for Shane whose friend informed her that the police had a long list of offences against Shane’s name Not long after that the police turned up to where Shane was working at the local tannery to arrest him “You're scrambling in your head to think of ways that you can prove it's not you.” Another Shane William Pritchard had been born in Otago They were separated by just two weeks and about 50 miles – one growing up in Mosgiel the other in Milton – but also by the lives they’d been leading To watch the full video story go to TVNZ+ Shane from Milton had huge problems focusing at school He was raised in foster care and then boys’ homes I just wanted to look cool and get in trouble,” he tells Fair Go Milton Shane was used to run-ins with police he got pulled over in his car and asked about his driving licence one’s got a licence and the other hasn’t.’ And I’m like ‘obviously it must be the one with a licence’.” he went to his bank to draw out an ACC payment and was asked which bank account was his He says that at that point he was trying to figure out what was going on “I thought it was just an error.” But he took advantage of the situation and withdrew a large sum of cash Mosgiel Shane became aware of the withdrawal when a scheduled car payment was declined and when Milton Shane turned up at the bank to withdraw more money Identity fraud was considered but Milton Shane was legitimately expecting an ACC payment so the withdrawal appeared to be a genuine mistake and the police couldn’t take any action 'Anything I could get away with Mosgiel Shane thought the bank incident would have alerted police to the problem But his nemesis had cottoned on to the advantages of having a second identity to use Milton Shane acquired a suite of furniture on hire-purchase Milton-Shane clocked up more driving offences Mosgiel Shane thought about changing his name but realised he’d have to provide his previous name in the process the courts and debt collectors such as Baycorp should be able to distinguish between himself and Milton Shane The police first addressed the issue in the 1990s after Mosgiel Shane went to the media He was given a letter to carry with him should he be apprehended He and his parents felt his situation wasn’t being taken seriously Mosgiel Shane went to the media a second time in the mid-2000s the police gave their word that a record in their system would stop the misidentification from happening again This does appear to have worked as far as police action goes But while Mosgiel Shane was given the same reassurance by the Ministry of Justice he continued to receive demands from the courts for unpaid fines He’d also get stopped and questioned whenever he left the country for work trips or holidays It took a huge toll on Mosgiel Shane’s mental health not realising the constant stress it placed on his life John Pritchard says that at times his son felt his life wasn’t worth living worrying about what he was going to do to himself and that really ate me up.” he and his son were in tears as Shane admitted he was at breaking point He described going for days at a time unable to eat or sleep wondering what might happen next "Am I going to be in a position where they've got me in handcuffs or I've got debt collectors coming to the door?" ...You're spiralling into this black hole." He started taking anti-anxiety medication which helped And events regarding Milton Shane seemed to settle Milton Shane was charged for fishing without a licence in Twizel and failing to comply with fisheries officers But a court registrar incorrectly entered the birth date of Mosgiel Shane in the system both Shanes were being chased to pay the $1530 fine It was Mosgiel Shane who spotted the error and rang the court He also sent a statement from his manager saying he’d not been fishing in Twizel that day The reply he got was to say he’d been given the wrong form and that they wouldn’t accept his proof They just wanted to know how I was going to pay the fine.” The first Milton Shane knew about this was when Fair Go told him Mosgiel Shane had been chased for the fine He was told to pay up or face the consequences feeling he shouldn’t have to pay good money to correct someone else’s mistake But it cost Mosgiel Shane over $5000 in legal fees and took months of back and forth between him “Why should anybody have to pay their own money to right somebody else's wrongs and prove who they are I’m sick and tired of proving who I am all the time.” He wanted the Ministry of Justice to take responsibility and reimburse him for his legal costs saying court staff such as the registrar in this case have immunity if they make mistakes such as the one made here and if I make a mistake and it's affecting my client that it's going to cost them money to rectify a mistake that I've made.” he deserves a million apologies from those guys,” she says Milton Shane told Fair Go he still gets in trouble but wants the other Shane to know he doesn’t use his birth date anymore And he had a message for him: “We’ve got to get it sorted for you so you can have a good life with you and your family because I’m trying to get my life together with my son and my grandson” He offers to meet to see if they can sort it out together but I’m not interested in meeting him,.” says Mosgiel Shane He says he doesn’t hold any grudges and accepts Milton Shane’s apology And he believes the only way for that to happen is for the courts and the Ministry of Justice to give him a guarantee that mix-ups won’t occur in the future Fair Go asked the Ministry of Justice to appear in person to apologise and provide reassurance to Shane of its plans to guard against these mistakes The Ministry declined our request to be on camera saying any comment on an individual case would compromise the independence of the courts as the Ministry operates separately But it did send a written apology directly to Mosgiel Shane It also admitted mistakes can occur in clerical records but said instructions were clear and the importance of getting things right had been emphasised to staff Mosgiel Shane isn’t totally convinced that’s the end of it “All I want is for the Ministry of Justice and the courts to do their job I'd like to live without this hanging over me all the time his criminal check has come back showing a clean slate The government is making it harder to make a claim for pay equity that will cut costs There have been massive pay equity claims in recent years for nurses and resthome workers Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden announced the moves to raise the threshold for proving work has been historically undervalued to support a claim on Tuesday saying changes back in 2020 had created problems "Claims have been able to progress without strong evidence of undervaluation and there have been very broad claims where it is difficult to tell whether differences in pay are due to sex-based discrimination or other factors." Claims were concentrated in the public sector with costs to the Crown of all settlements so far totalling $1.78 billion a year "The changes I am proposing will significantly reduce costs to the Crown," she said "The changes will discontinue current pay equity claims." Van Velden told Midday Report she believes in pay equity but the current thresholds were "a bit too loose" Asked how she ensure women were not hurt by this the minister said "I'm a woman and I support women who work" "I also support removing gender based discriminations from our workforces but what I don't support are muddied laws and unclear laws," she said "So these changes are better for all women who are working where we can genuinely say hand on heart that what they are finding with their claims is genuine gender based discrimination." Van Velden told reporters at Parliament any current claims would be stopped and need to restart under the new threshold to show "genuine" gender discrimination and make sure the comparators were right She gave a figure of 33 current claims that would be stopped as the legislation was put through under urgency "You have librarians who've been comparing themselves to transport engineers We have admin and clerical staff at Health New Zealand comparing themselves to mechanical engineers." Social workers had compared themselves to air traffic controllers "We don't believe we have that setting right." Any comparison would now be between female employees and male employees at the same employer "But you cannot go fishing for discrimination across the New Zealand workforce." All current settled claims would continue but the government was drawing "a line in the sand" "We're not stopping claims." The nurse's union has this year had at least 10 pay equity claims in play The PSA union has said pay equity claims and settlements had resulted in significant improvements in pay and working conditions for many workers The union said the changes would make it "impossible for people in female-dominated professions to be paid fairly" "Women across the country will pay the price for this," PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said "The government's changes today are a dark day for New Zealand women as the government says it will repeal the pay equity law and extinguish 33 existing claims in a constitutional overreach "The PSA is exploring all possible avenues to oppose these unconstitutional amendments and stop this attack on women We will not be deterred in our fight to achieve pay equity for all." "This is a blatant and shameful attack on women," New Zealand Nurses organisation chief executive Paul Goulter said "Women in workforces predominantly performed by female employees have been underpaid and undervalued for generations That is what pay equity claims seek to rectify," he said "This move by the government will widen the pay gap between men and women." The union had at least 10 pay current pay claims across Aged Care These cover many nurses and support workers The E tū union also called the changes an attack on women and a green light to pay them less for work of equal value The government was pulling the rug out from under a 13-year-long fight in aged care "These changes are not about evidence — they are about saving money by keeping women underpaid," national secretary Rachel Mackintosh said in a statement A number of unions have called a snap rally at Parliament at 1pm today in light of the announcement the Council of Trade Unions and representatives of other unions say they will be "protesting the government's attack on women and the destruction of progress on pay equity..." rnz.co.nz Kiwi motorcyclist Shane Richardson is one of two riders who died in an 11-bike crash at a British Supersport Championship event was fatally injured alongside Englishman Owen Jenner on the first corner of the race at Oulton Park A statement from British Superbikes said the race was immediately stopped and trackside medical services deployed "Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled," a spokesperson said "This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another sustaining significant injuries." Richardson was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit's medical centre before he was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with "severe chest injuries" Jenner was also initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre where he died from a "catastrophic head injury" British rider Tom Tunstall suffered back and abdominal injuries and a further five riders including New Zealander Morgan McLaren-Wood were transferred to the circuit medical centre with minor injuries which did not require transfer to hospital Three more riders were also involved but were uninjured who was a previous New Zealand rider of the year Cemetery Circuit in Whanganui posted to its social media in tribute to Richardson a fantastic and talented racer and a genuine human" "Devastated to hear we have lost another of our racing family Our thoughts are with Hannah and the family along with our condolences to Owen’s family too." Richardson's sponsor Whites Powersports said the team was "extremely saddened" by the news of his death "Shane will be remembered by many as a great racer Our thoughts go out to Shane’s young family and friends during this tough time The New Zealand Superbike Championship said its "deepest sympathies" went out to Richardson's family and friends Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career (...) Thank you for making history with me,” Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd kicked off the show at around 22.10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag Some fans – many of them young – arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot “Today is the best day of my life,” said Manoela Dobes a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019 Madonna also turned Copacabana Beach into a massive dance floor last year The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years’ Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John’s Day celebrations in June “It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars generating jobs and income for the population,” said Osmar Lima the city’s secretary of economic development in a statement released by Rio City Hall’s tourism department last month Rio’s City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people were expected to attend Lady Gaga's concert and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (NZ$178.3 million) into Rio’s economy Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028 Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since as it geared up to welcome the pop star for her first show in the country since 2012 Rio’s metro employees danced to Lady Gaga’s 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for today in a video A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport Rio’s City Hall said in a statement yesterday made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show “I’ve been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,” said Serrano who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga’s outlandish costumes over the years the mega-star represents “total freedom of expression – being who one wants without shame” Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach Madonna’s show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year’s Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994 that was the biggest free rock concert in history sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach Rio state’s security plan included the presence of 3300 military and 1500 police officers Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017 when the artist cancelled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues “She's the best artist in the world,” the 25-year-old said I love you” in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him whose real name is Ella Yelich O'Connor which also displayed what appears to be the album cover art — an X-ray of a pelvis "100% written in blood," the website read The new album's announcement came a week after she released her latest single What Was That The song's music video was filmed at a mysterious pop-up event in New York City's Washington Square Park that was initially shut down by police. The event ended up going ahead after all, and fans who stayed got to hear the new song for the first time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lorde (@lorde) It was the first sign of a follow-up to Lorde's previous album Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat Kim Kardashian thought she was going to be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom in central Paris tied her up and stole more than US$6 million in jewellery 10 people will go on trial in Paris over the robbery abduction and kidnapping of the media personality and the concierge of the residence where she was staying during Paris Fashion Week the night of October 2 Kardashian’s lawyers said she will testify in person at the trial starting Monday and scheduled to run through May 23 "Ms Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time," they said "She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities "She wishes the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case." In interviews and on her family’s reality TV show Kardashian has described being terrified as robbers pointed a gun at her In a 2020 appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix show she tearfully recalled thinking: "This is the time I’m going to get raped Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants’ box and another is seriously ill and can't be tried five of the 10 defendants were present at the scene of the robbery The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are elderly and have careers as bank robbers with long criminal records Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom next to her bedroom and placed in the bathtub Her attackers fled on bicycles or on foot and she managed to free herself by removing the tape from her hands and mouth She had also removed the tape from her feet and rushed to her stylist’s room She called her sister Kourtney to tell her about the theft Kardashian told investigators that she had not been injured adding that she wanted to leave France as soon as possible to be reunited with her children According to her testimony and that of the concierge at least one of the suspects had a handgun The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery estimated to be worth more than US$6 million (NZ$10 million) Only one piece of jewellery — a diamond cross on platinum that was lost during the suspects' escape — has been recovered Two of the accused have partially confessed to the crime is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian who was waiting for him in a parked car at a nearby train station The second robber said he tied up the concierge with cables but did not go up to Kardashian’s apartment said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian but admitted he shared responsibility for the crime Abbas was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision he co-authored a French-language book titled I Sequestered Kim Kardashian is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement The other defendants are suspected of providing information about Kardashian’s presence in the apartment Others are accused of playing a role in the resale of the jewellery in Antwerp Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — in a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles’ With a Little Help From My Friends a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets" Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall — Nirvana and Pearl Jam Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as Feel Like Makin’ Love Can’t Get Enough and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker Some nominees that didn't get in this year included Mariah Carey and subsequent Let’s Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before including telling the AP in 2014: "I don’t want to get in there when I’m 85 years old so you better do it quick while I’m still smiling." Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Want To Have Fun and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as Seven Nation Army Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall Nominees were voted on by more than 1200 artists historians and music industry professionals The selection criteria include "an artist’s impact on other musicians the scope and longevity of their career and body of work as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique" Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted Stage 1: Beautifying Māngere Town Centre is LIVE Māngere Town Centre’s beautification project is now officially underway thanks to $5,000 in funding from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board along with advocacy from local community groups and the Māngere Town Centre business improvement district The project aims to transform the area into a more vibrant and welcoming space This exciting initiative will not only boost the look and feel of the town centre inside but also attract more visitors and businesses Just a few of the team bringing beauty to the town centre The board’s Revitalising the Town Centre grant aims to support initiatives that rejuvenate local town centres and boost economic activity and business associations aiming to run activities in the board’s town centres are eligible and Peter with local board member Te’o Harry Fatu Toleafoa “One of the goals that we had for our bid was to revitalise the town centre And this project is the start of it,” Hau says It just needed a little bit of teamwork here the light on their face when I had said to them new chairs…Even when I said a new stage and they all lit up.” bench and picnic chairs inside the town centre Hau sees this as just the beginning with more changes planned to enhance the town centre as the leading destination for Pacific shopping Want to stay up to date with all the latest news from your area? Sign up for our Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board e-newsletter and get it delivered to your inbox each month © Auckland Council 2025 All rights reserved For more information on what data is contained in the cookies please click the 'Find out more on the Auckland Council website' button Sign up for our e-newsletter and be the first to know about exciting events and news Armed police are standing guard outside an Auckland funeral home damaged in an overnight blaze Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward said police investigations had begun into the fire at Just Funerals in Māngere Bridge “Four people were seen running from the area following the fire and inquiries are now under way to identify and locate them.” Emergency services were called after a small fire broke out at the Kirkbride Rd premises at 11.50pm Fire and Emergency and police investigators remained at the two-storey property this morning The brick and tile property was left with a smashed front door with scorch marks blackening the outside of a broken side window “Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area or who may have information to assist with this investigation,” Hayward said A neighbour said she heard loud noises overnight but I thought it was the wind and rain,” said the woman She said it was “sad” to hear the funeral premises had been hit by a fire or information can be provided online by using Update My Report information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021 as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei An ambulance and rapid response vehicle are on-site Māngere has become the first suburb in Auckland to break ground on a major climate adaptation initiative The two flood resilience projects - Te Ararata and Harania - promise long-term protection for one of the city's most flood-affected communities the projects will reduce the flood risk for more than 350 homes including some currently facing an intolerable risk to life The work is being carried out as part of Auckland Council's $2 billion Making Space for Water programme It will raise the country's largest sewerage pipe and replace Walmsley Road Bridge to allow stormwater to flow more freely into the Manukau Harbour Mayor Wayne Brown said it was a relief to launch something positive after such devastation "It's great to feel positive about something that has come out of a terrible day two years ago," Brown said 'you learn something from a seriously bad thing'," he said - referencing Māngere community leader Julia Tu'ineau He said Māngere was among the hardest-hit communities and that its resilience made it a fitting place to lead the programme Brown said the project reflected a shift in how the city planned growth "We've had development that's gone on for years - growth because sometimes growth causes problems." Māngere was chosen because the solution was ready and viable it all fell into place - and the community has supported it." Brown added that infrastructure wasn't always politically exciting "We're learning not to allow dumb stuff to be done," he said "Sometimes you have to say no to some things." He cited a Muriwai subdivision the council tried to block but was approved by the Environment Court - only for the land to shift during a flood a month later Manukau ward councillor Alf Filipaina credited strong collaboration - and an emergency order in council - for fast-tracking the work "It got these projects approved and shovel-ready in record time." who leads the volunteer Tararata Stream Team said the floods - while devastating - created a rare opportunity for long-overdue change because it created the urgency to finally act The problems they faced couldn't be fixed through community action alone "It needed a change in policy or law - and the flooding has done that but it's good for Te Taiao to have some law changes that enforce better water treatment Auckland Council's general manager of recovery Mace Ward echoed that sentiment and we've known for a long time that every time it rains Ward said the council was now applying those lessons to streamline future projects across the city Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board chair Tauanuʻu Nick Bakulich described the moment as emotional and significant "This is a big win for Māngere and for South Auckland," he said "There'll be disruption when Walmsley Bridge closes but it's short-term pain for long-term gain." local group I Am Māngere hosted a youth engagement evening to gather feedback for the area's recovery plan More than 70 rangatahi turned up for free haircuts nails and banana splits - but the main goal was to hear their voices "We asked: were you affected by the floods What does your community still need?" I Am Māngere CEO Toni Helleur said "Their insights were powerful - we turned it into a visual mural showing what recovery looks like through their eyes." She said including young people was essential Walmsley Road Bridge will be upgraded to improve water flow the embankment between Blake and Bicknell roads will be replaced with a pedestrian bridge and a pipe bridge carrying the Eastern Interceptor which transports 70 percent of Auckland's wastewater from Ōkahu Bay to Māngere These improvements will allow local waterways to flow more freely and reduce the likelihood of future flooding Planning is underway for more blue-green infrastructure across Auckland "This is the kind of project that doesn't just make a place safer - it makes it stronger." - LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air Kāinga Ora says stormwater upgrades will reduce the risk of repeat flooding Questions are being raised about blocks in the foundations of four state houses damaged in the Auckland Anniversary floods The project is aimed at protecting vulnerable Māngere communities which are currently highly prone to flooding Auckland Council says it may give consideration to homeowners in special circumstances Local Democracy Reporting RSS Follow RNZ News Auckland CityDeadline sale closes 28 May 2025 15:00315459m²Prime Location Limitless PotentialDeadline sale: Closes on Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 3:00PM (unless sold prior) Retaining its beautiful original features and a thoughtfully designed layout it provides the perfect canvas for those who appreciate classic design and wish to add their own contemporary touches this home is ready for immediate enjoyment with exciting potential for future enhancements — all while preserving its vintage charm • Prime Location: Ideally positioned along the main road connecting Otahuhu and Middlemore within walking distance to Otahuhu Train Station and all amenities • Versatile Potential: Featuring a council-approved legal workshop — perfect for additional income updated wiring throughout the home for peace of mind • Secure Parking: Fully fenced property with a remote-controlled electric gate and ample 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Thompson Otahuhu is a suburb within Auckland’s Territorial Authority It is one of 269 residential suburbs in the region and ranks as the 43rd largest suburb by total housing stock The suburb boasts a rich blend of history and development with the oldest homes dating back to the 1880s Otahuhu experienced a construction boom in the 1970s with the majority of its housing built during that period Approximately 92% of homes in Otahuhu are owner-occupied while the remaining 8% are investment properties providing easy access to the Auckland CBD and Southern Suburbs Sturges Park and the Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre accessibility to urban conveniences and employment opportunities Otahuhu is a bustling suburb with a strong community spirit Find properties for sale in Otahuhu Today marks a major milestone in Auckland’s flood recovery programme with the official groundbreaking of the first flood resilience (blue-green) projects under Auckland Council’s Making Space for Water programme The two Māngere projects including replacing a busy bridge and lifting New Zealand’s largest sewerage pipe will significantly reduce flood risk for hundreds of homes in neighbourhoods surrounding the Te Ararata Stream and Harania Creek Some of these homes have a serious risk to life from flooding The projects are the first under the council's 10-year Making Space for Water programme and were the first to be funded as part of a $2-billion co-funding agreement with local and central government following the severe weather events in early 2023 The area was blessed at dawn by mana whenua representatives from Te Ākitai Waiohua and supported by Ngāti Tamaoho and Te Ahiwaru with Mayor Wayne Brown officially breaking ground alongside local Member of Parliament Lemauga Lydia Sosene Ward Councillors and members of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Mayor Wayne Brown and local iwi at sod turning ceremony in Mangere “It’s fitting that the first blue-green projects delivered under the council’s Making Space for Water programme are right here in Māngere “Fixing Auckland’s infrastructure and making the most of our environment were among my key policies and why I supported this programme and the commitment of budget to get projects like these done quickly to ensure a positive outcome for the local community.” Mana whenua acknowledged the importance of restoring the mauri (life force) of local waterways ensuring they can continue to sustain and support both people and the environment Manukau ward councillors Alf Filipaina and Lotu Fuli celebrated this milestones and acknowledged the importance of the council working with central government with strong community support to accelerate the progress of these projects, including the Order in Council “This is about more than just managing the flow of water – these projects are about building healthier and more resilient communities for people to live This work is about reducing an intolerable risk to life and supporting our Māngere communities through some challenging conversations It was great to acknowledge this milestone for the wider regional programme with more flood resilience projects to come,” says Cr Fuli made up of key community organisations and locals has been serving as a bridge between the council and the broader community ensuring that local knowledge is contributed “These projects are a great example of how Auckland Council and communities can collaborate to create outcomes that benefit everyone,” said Toni Helleur “In addition to the flood resilience outcomes we're also delivering social outcomes for South Auckland the contractor for the Te Ararata project have employed seven people into full-time employment through council's Nga Puna Pukenga Skills for Industry programme Work in both catchment areas will address key blockage points so that in extreme storms rainwater can flow more easily out into the Manukau Harbour In Te Ararata the Walmsley Road bridge will be upgraded to increase water flow beneath it and a debris trap will be installed to reduce potential blockages upstream A permanent maintenance platform and accessway to the Mahunga Drive culverts will also be built to enable quicker and easier access for maintenance crews In Harania the embankment between Blake and Bicknell roads will be removed and replaced with a pedestrian bridge and a pipe bridge for the Eastern Interceptor which carries roughly 70 per cent of Auckland’s wastewater from Okahu Bay to Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant Artistic impression of flood resilience works in Māngere These improvements will enable the waterways around Blake Road Reserve to flow more freely and lessen the likelihood of flooding in the future Construction on the projects will start later this month Many communities were heavily impacted by the severe weather events of early 2023 Further areas across Tāmaki Makaurau continue to be assessed and prioritised for future blue-green works You can find out more information about these projects on the council’s website or you can reach out to the team at bluegreen@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz A car was allegedly stolen at gunpoint during a private vehicle sale in South Auckland. A Police spokesperson said they are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred during the sale in Mangere yesterday afternoon The incident happened about 1.40pm on Cleek Road when the victims were approached by at least three individuals Police say one person allegedly presented a firearm during the incident which forced the victims to abandon their belongings A Toyota Hilux and Kawasaki dirt bike were taken in the incident The Hilux was recovered early this morning and police enquiries are ongoing to locate the offenders and the bike Police urge anyone with information to update them online now or call 105 using the reference number 240913/5891 Sign up to The Daily H a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday Māngere locals are on a mission to promote cycling in the south Auckland suburb - aiming to make the area the cycling capital of the pacific A new cycleway was in the works in the area which would connect Māngere town centre to the Māngere bridge township and over the Manukau harbour The local cycling hub hopes once that is finished it will get even more people using two wheels instead of four The Māngere Bikefit Community Hub helps fix up bikes and then donates or lends them to people who need them runs the hub and has seen cycling grow in Māngere since he first started his charity TTT Just need to get their parents riding too." One of the biggest hurdles in getting people biking was their concerns for safety That is something volunteer Selwyn Lilley can attest to - he had now mostly given up biking after a nasty accident last year "As I was rounding the roundabout on Robinson Road as I was coming around the corner this car came out of Bader Drive Spent four days in hospital and three weeks on crutches." That is why cycleways - like the one under construction connecting Māngere and Māngere Bridge - were important "When they complete all these cyclelanes then you'll see the network coming You'll see everybody wanting to get around on the bike." People felt safer in numbers when they were all out riding together When passersby saw them out and about in their hi-vis vests We're laughing riding past them - we wave out 'keep the wheels spinning' It was not just about getting people from A to B Nelly Hakiti is the pest-free activator for Māngere East Family Services and had made use of the e-bikes at the hub and the keen young people involved there "I thought it would be a really good idea to collaborate load up our resources and head out into the community to deal with invasive pest plants." Some Māngere bridge locals have been complaining about the construction of the new cycleway online saying the community do not want it and it is a waste of money we're making a change in Māngere - making an impact instead of seeing the same old road." Construction of the new cycleway will be completed in three stages between now and the end of October Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday New Zealand RSS 20 May 2025 18:0052310m²1,411m²FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET IN 40+ YEARS!BIG IS BEST Having owned this unique property for over 4 decades our motivated owners have committed to SELL Make no assumptions,this property must be sold Situated in the forever sought-after suburb of Mangere Bridge or large households seeking incredible space and versatility will be sold BEFORE or ON auction day This property requires the astute buyer to do their own due diligence: - RC for 10 homes (explore your development dream making it ideal for a wide range of living or income-generating possibilities - Property File and council documents available on request - Opportunity to add value or move in as is this property is ready to be shaped into something truly special or simply relaxing in your own private retreat • Flexible floor plan across multiple levels • Spacious common areas ideal for shared living • Quiet street in a friendly neighbourhood Whether you're looking to create a high-yield rental or explore re-development (subject to council approval) this property is a canvas ready for transformation With strong demand in the area for both long-term rentals and shared accommodation this is a smart buy with significant upside CONJUNCTIONALS WITH ALL AGENCIES WELCOME FROM DAY ONE The streets of Massey in Māngere East came alive with vibrant colours a showcase of rangatahi (youth) entrepreneurial brilliance and a wave of community aroha at the Māngere East Cultural Festival With $4,000 from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, incredible teamwork from the Māngere East Community Centre and Library this festival brought the community together in a fun way Pasifika Month wrapped up in March with this standout event Hundreds of people gathered to enjoy incredible performances they celebrated the diversity and cultures that make the beautiful Māngere East community shine Special mention to the Māngere East Library whānau for hosting the incredible rangatahi and their start-ups and fundraisers and for celebrating their entrepreneurial spirit Massive shoutout to the amazing rangatahi from Aorere They sold out their food stalls and made great sales on everything from handcrafted jewellery to dumplings and banoffee pie "Big thanks to everyone who helped bring the Māngere East Cultural Festival to life Shoutout to Triple Teez for the bike smoothies much love to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and Ohomairangi Trust for their support!" Food stalls and info providers all in one place month-long celebration across Māngere Town Centre Library The month was filled with vibrant storytimes and rich cultural experiences for all to enjoy Want to stay in the loop with all the latest news from your area? Sign up for our Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board e-newsletter As housing hardship deepens across Aotearoa New Zealand not-for-profit Orange Sky Aotearoa has launched a permanent For South Auckland mother of five Anahera Wijohn it is already making a life-changing difference but I've never used them until today," Wijohn said After Wijohn visited the doctors on Monday She returned the next day to do her washing - it was her first time using the service and she was the very first person to use the new machines Wijohn said doing laundry could cost her up to $50 a week - money that was often needed for other essentials "Now I can use that money to put extra on the table or buy shoes and clothes for my children," she said The Māngere laundry pod - only the second of its kind in Auckland - was opened by Orange Sky in collaboration with kaupapa Māori health provider Turuki Health Care and sponsored by Alsco Uniforms which is funding its first year of operations The pod runs weekdays from 9.30am to 2.00pm and is staffed by Tūreki's housing Turuki Health Care executive manager Renee Murupaenga said the service went far beyond clean clothes "I kind of think of Orange Sky as like a kindness project "If we just showed each other a little bit of kindness communities can be really strengthened that way." Murupaenga added the Māngere clinic was chosen for its accessibility and close connection to the community a significant number of the whānau the clinic takes care of have housing issues "Whether that be a lack of suitable housing in the Māngere or wider South Auckland area "We've seen an increase in whānau who are in emergency accommodation "We've seen a lot of our whānau who don't have washing machines or dryers or a finance book to be able to access laundromats - I think laundromats are quite pricey "We have whānau that don't have excess blankets Being able to have a space and a place where they can come and dry them for free helps to alleviate some of the burden our whānau are feeling - particularly as we head into winter the pod offers more than just clean laundry - it also lifts a weight off her shoulders this will definitely fill my cup - just to be poured with love from this community," she said "Even working families - you can definitely come down here and use this too." Orange Sky national coordinator Emah Rerekura said the service was intentionally designed to be as barrier-free as possible just a name - and it doesn't even have to be your real one," Rerekura said Rerekura said the machines used hypoallergenic fragrance-free detergent that is safe for children and those with sensitive skin Murupaenga said the pod was also a stepping stone to wider support "I think the focus is on our homeless whānau and our rough-sleeping whānau - they're our priority for the service "It is about being able to have some open conversations about their struggles what our wider services are able to do to support them - whether that's in health "We saw it as a way to be able to sit down with the community that we do take care of - have a kōrero with them and not connecting to a number of places and spaces - and so we'd like to be able to try and do that at the same time." Tūreki's kaupapa Māori model was inclusive and designed to support Māori especially those facing housing or financial hardship "Everyone deserves to have exceptional quality of care," Murupaenga said "That's our job - it doesn't matter where you live or who you are." The team dreams of expanding the service in the future - adding showers and running the pod daily "We're keen to help other communities get one too," she said "Imagine if we had one of these in every neighbourhood When asked about making sure accessibility is not hindered by barriers of being whakamā or shy Murupaenga said it was key these types of community initiatives were a space where people felt welcomed The Māngere pod joins Orange Sky's growing network of mobile and fixed services across nine regions Since its launch in Aotearoa five years ago the charity has delivered nearly 30,000 loads of laundry and more than 14,000 showers there was not a permanent service in South Auckland "We saw the pod as the best way to meet people where they are - and Turuki is a trusted Orange Sky operates entirely on philanthropy and volunteer support "We're always looking for volunteers," Rerekura added "Even just two to three hours a week can help us make a big difference." Wijohn encourages others not to feel whakamā about using the service "I was like that once - too scared to ask for help," she said "I got out of that bubble - just come down and try it out for yourself." The pod has made a huge difference in her day-to-day life "Now I can sit down and relax while our washing's getting done "Orange Sky is going to play a big role now in my life "It's absolutely great this is here - no time frame no judgement - just come when you need to." To learn more about Orange Sky, including how to donate or volunteer, visit orangesky.org.nz LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air New Plymouth District Council votes to approve funding for new homeless shelter Some residents are upset they can't dry their laundry outdoors While some of us can dry clothes and linen without a dryer in the warmer months A single male Oriental fruit fly was found on 3 January in a surveillance trap in a suburban back yard in the Papatoetoe/Māngere area. An operation, led by Biosecurity New Zealand which is part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is now underway in response to the discovery of the fruit fly For the most up to date information on this response, visit Biosecurity New Zealand’s website This area is divided into two zones, A and B, which have different restrictions. To check if you are in the controlled area and which zone applies to you visit Biosecurity New Zealand ‘s website These restrictions mean some changes to rubbish (particularly food scraps) collections in the area Zone A general restrictions (source: Biosecurity New Zealand) Zone B general restrictions (source: Biosecurity New Zealand) there’s always something fun happening...” is the message from Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board month-long celebration in March across Māngere Town Centre Library Supported by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board the month was filled with vibrant story times and rich cultural experiences – each day brought something new and allowed the community to explore A glimpse of Pasifika Month at our four libraries The youth had a go at creating their own Fijian Iri (Fan) Local schools creating unique designs on tote bags to showcase their artistic flair Māngere Town Centre Library and Tōia Library-Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu hosted a vibrant Pasifika and Te Reo Storytime The highlight was the Māngere East Cultural Festival proudly brought to life by library staff from all four branches and Māngere East Community Centre Tamariki from Busy Bees Ōtāhuhu and St Andrew’s Christian Preschool shared in Pasifika Storytime There was plenty of themed programmes featuring Pasifika songs Additional outreach programmes were held for preschoolers at language nests and libraries including a visit from Māngere College students for tapa printing A special competition across four libraries offered a chance to win tickets to the NZ film movie Tina by borrowing from their Pasifika book collection Board chair Tauanu'u Nick Bakulich picking out competition winners A total of 153 people attended throughout the month including 57 from outreach to language nests and 19 at the after-school tapa printing activity Young learners from Seugagogo A'oga Amata Preschool - Ōtāhuhu The Miller Nest Preschool - Māngere Bridge and Fetu Aolele Multicultural ECE Māngere attended the Pasifika storytime Earlier this year, Auckland Council requested an Order in Council from the government to enable faster delivery of two critical flood resilience projects in Māngere that will reduce future risk for the community This Order in Council has now been approved by Cabinet, as announced by the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mayor Wayne Brown thanked Cabinet for prioritising the council’s request to expedite works that will protect the Māngere community which would otherwise be vulnerable in future major flooding events “Now we can cut out red tape that would have slowed down much-needed work to improve physical resilience in Māngere,” says Mayor Brown “There are 350 homes in Māngere that are to flood in the event of a future flood This will help protect not only those homes but others in downstream catchments Manukau ward councillors Alf Filipaina and Lotu Fuli welcome the Order in Council and these necessary works “Some of these homes are classed as having an intolerable risk to life and it is vital that this work is completed It’s great to see the council working with central government to deliver these projects quickly for our Māngere community,” says Cr Fuli Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Chairperson is glad to see the Order in Council take effect on 25 October The Order in Council will apply to the two projects proposed in Te Ararata Creek and Harania Creek in Māngere and only the council would be able to use it to apply for consents It would take effect from late October 2024 and while it expires on 31 March 2028 the works are likely to be completed earlier than this Auckland Council remains committed to keeping the Māngere community engaged and informed about the vital flood resilience projects in the Harania and Te Ararata catchment areas These projects are part of the council’s ongoing efforts to build sustainable and resilient communities while addressing the growing challenges of a disrupted climate we are working closely with the Community Working Group (CWG) which includes representatives from mana whenua and key community organisations such as the Te Ararata Stream Team The CWG plays a critical role in ensuring the voices of local communities are heard and integrated into the project’s development and delivery and environmental outcomes that resonate with the local community Collaborating with Auckland Council to ensure these priorities are embedded into the project’s planning and execution ongoing communication between the project team and the wider community to promote transparency and trust Providing local knowledge that enhances the success of each project These flood resilience projects will mitigate future risks and deliver co-benefits such as improved green spaces and continue to build on the strong community connections You can find out more information about these projects on the council’s website or you can reach out to the team at bluegreen@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz The Māngere West Cycling Improvements (MWCI) project is all about making it easier and safer to get around by bike – whether it's for work heading to the local town centre or to nearby areas It links Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge with Māngere Town Centre and connects to the existing shared path to the airport along George Bolt Memorial Drive via: traffic calming along quieter back streets in Māngere Bridge a protected two-way cycleway on busier streets heading south towards Māngere Town Centre improvements to pedestrian crossings and bus stops the community expressed a desire for more involvement in shaping improvements and community groups to align their input with AT's goals These sessions led to a preferred route and design followed by public consultation on the revised plans in late 2023 the feedback on the proposed cycle improvements was positive where 52% strongly agreed / agreed that they would use the proposed cycleway once it is built and over 60% of the respondents agreed that the proposed cycleway would make it easier and safer for people AT have praised the boards efforts and passion for safe accessible transport has been a driving force behind these projects Auckland Transport will consult on walking and cycling improvements in the Favona area as part of creating a fully connected network and more accessible walking and cycling routes that link Māngere to Ōtāhuhu sustainable travel is at the heart of a vibrant It’s exciting to see this vision taking shape.” Most of the proposed route features a separate cycleway to protect cyclists from traffic Suggested secure bike parking locations include areas around Māngere Bridge Village and Māngere Town Centre with further improvements planned near the Māngere Mountain Education Centre and Māngere Bridge School Artist impression of the new signalised crossing between the motorway onramp roundabout and the petrol station on McKenzie Road MWCI is the final part of the Short-term Airport Access Improvements programme developed and funded by Auckland Transport (AT) and Waka Kotahi This programme has already delivered the early construction of Puhinui Station Construction is set to commence in late summer 2025 Sign up for your Local Board E-news and get the latest news and events direct to your inbox each month. Or follow us on Facebook Resource consents have been approved for two much-needed flood resilience projects in Māngere Neighbourhoods around the Te Ararata Stream in Māngere Central and Harania Creek in Māngere East suffered major flooding in 2023 The projects will reduce the flood risk for hundreds of homes including some where there is a potential future risk to life “Getting things fixed has always been a key focus of mine and these projects are an example of what can happen when we cut out the red tape it will be paid for with money set aside as part of the Long-term Plan General Manager Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience acknowledges the collaborative effort and co-funding behind these projects “We’re getting all the approvals for these projects in record time thanks to a massive team effort from our community and Government partners,” says Mr McIlroy “This means we’ll likely have spades in the ground by the middle of this year and hope to be finished end-2026.”  the culverts under the Walmsley Road bridge will be upgraded to increase water flow as well as a debris catching structure to reduce potential blockages A permanent maintenance platform and accessway to the Mahunga Drive culverts will also be built to enable quicker and easier access for maintenance crews the existing culverts through the embankment between Blake and Bicknell roads will be removed and replaced with a pipe-bridge and pedestrian bridge This will enable the waterways around Blake Road Reserve to flow more freely and lessen the likelihood of flooding in the future “Knowing these improvements are on the way will be a huge relief for residents We’re committed to ongoing community engagement as the work progresses,” adds Mr McIlroy Homes across Auckland that were impacted by the 2023 storms are being assessed for their future flood and landslide risk Based on the government’s risk categories framework the assessments are focused on identifying where there is an ‘intolerable risk to life’ from future flooding or landslides and whether anything can be done to reduce that risk or where that’s not possible - to help whānau move out of harm’s way A ‘Category 2C’ is given to homes that meet the threshold of intolerable risk to life but where Auckland Council is planning a community stormwater project that will reduce the risk to an acceptable level The projects are expected to start in April 2025 and be completed by mid-2026 Not all homes in these areas will be assigned a Category 2C – each home’s category depends on the unique level of risk and whether these projects or a construction solution at the home can reduce that risk This is why confirming categories in the two project areas takes more care Properties given a Category 2C will have their risk reduced to a reasonable level when the project in their neighbourhood is complete in mid-2026 The risk assessments we carry out are based on an extreme event with a one per cent chance of happening or being exceeded in any year So until the projects are complete it’s especially important you take steps at home to reduce your flood risk, while having an emergency plan in place in case another major storm hits We expect homeowners to have open communication with their tenants about the property category and any risks as well as ensuring they have information about emergency preparedness More information about preparing for flooding is available in the Category 2C Homeowners Guide and via the link below What support am I eligible for as a 2C homeowner What if I have more questions or disagree with my category If you have questions about your report and how your category was assigned we have a technical expert that can meet with you to discuss your questions You can continue using this technical helpdesk service for any other questions about your report If you still disagree with your Category 2C you can raise a dispute through the formal dispute process You'll also have the option to seek a further external review if you are unhappy with that decision your Navigator will continue doing their best to support your wider wellbeing needs and can help you navigate these next steps What about the risk levels while the projects are underway Local stormwater systems are built to international standards The categorisation risk assessments we carry out are based on an extreme event with a one per cent chance of this happening or being exceeded in any year A local stormwater project will reduce the risk to life at Category 2C homes but the full risk reduction benefits will only be realised when the project is fully completed in mid-2026 while Auckland Council is working on this major project it is also prioritising stormwater monitoring maintenance and catchpits in your neighbourhood there are also important things you can do to reduce your flooding risk and prepare in case one of these extreme storms happens again We have provided some general information in our 2C homeowner guide about preparing for major storms and a community-level plan is being finalised for each local board area Can you guarantee these stormwater projects will stop flooding at my home The specific purpose of the limited categorisation programme is to address situations where there is an intolerable risk to life – not to protect property The projects will reduce this risk to life at Category 2C homes to a safe level while also reducing the flooding risk at the property but these projects will significantly reduce the risk of flooding to residential properties around the stream Any remaining flooding in residential areas will happen at a lower level and less often We expect homeowners to have open communication with their tenants about the property category and any risks, as well as ensuring they have information about emergency preparedness. You can visit our page, Supporting tenants through storm recovery and information about preparing for flooding is available in the Category 2C Homeowners Guide or via the links above Will my Category 2C home still be insurable We have been working closely with the insurance industry since the floods They have told us that 2C homeowners will still be able to get insurance cover but ultimately this is up to individual insurance companies Auckland Council has to disclose property categories to the insurance industry because they use official information requests to ask for this information This means your insurance company will know what your property category is We recommend you speak to your own insurer to understand if there is an impact on your insurance policy If your insurer makes a decision to stop providing flood cover we recommend you speak to other insurance companies as you may find another company will provide a better policy for you A notation will be added to your LIM to explain that your home has been categorised as 2C This notation will be removed at the completion of the flood infrastructure project general council information on natural hazards will continue to be disclosed on all LIMs What are the stormwater projects in Māngere Māngere is the first community to receive priority funding for flood resilience projects which includes $53 million for the rapid delivery of flood resilience projects at Harania Creek and Te Ararata Creek in Māngere For more information on each project visit:   Information about key impacts is available on the project webpages and you can contact the project team at bluegreen@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz  How does Auckland Council measure ‘intolerable risk to life’ from flooding risk an intolerable risk to life is where there is a high risk to life for vulnerable people in a flood event that has a one per cent chance of happening or being exceeded in any one year (an existing 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) flood event) To determine the risk to life from floods on a property Auckland Council completes a ‘flood danger risk assessment’ and assigns a ‘danger rating’ that indicates the threat to people’s lives from flooding inside or outside the home More information is available in the Category 3 Homeowners Guide or on our guide to flood risk assessments These properties do not meet the threshold for intolerable risk to life They are not eligible for a buy-out or other financial support from the council but can access wellbeing and other support Category 2P means there is intolerable risk to life at the property but changes to the property can be made to reduce the risk to life from future weather events Homeowners can apply for a grant to make these changes so that the property is safe to live in Category 2C means that there is intolerable risk to life at the property but community-level measures (or interventions) will be developed to reduce the risk to life at a property Category 3 means there is intolerable risk to life at the property and changes to the property are not feasible Category 3 properties can opt-in to the voluntary buyout by the council Emergency services attending the scene of a fatal crash on Island Road in Mangere where one died and another was injured around 11.10pm A person has died and another is injured after a late-night, two-vehicle crash in Auckland Police said they were called to the scene at Island Rd “One person died at the scene and another was seriously injured.” Photos of the scene show police investigating a small grey car that flipped upside down A police spokesperson told the Herald the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene and they were investigating the circumstances of the crash Hato Hone St John told the Herald they responded to a motor vehicle incident on Island Rd at 11pm Friday and sent three ambulances and a rapid response unit “Our crews assessed and treated three patients; two in a serious condition and one in a moderate condition who were transported to Middlemore hospital.” Sign up to The Daily H It is not often you get a group of teenagers up and going at 6.30am But that was the scene at a South Auckland community hub on Thursday morning - where local high school students learned about growing their own food and were rewarded with a delicious hāngī for their efforts The Māngere enviro-hub is a Kainga Ora-owned site which has been repurposed from housing to an area with a community garden composting and tree planting in the heart of South Auckland Rata Taiwhanga was in charge of the workshop and spoke to students about how they could be sustainable by making their own compost and food "So what we're trying to do is we're trying to achieve what we call a circular economy.. we're trying to create our own soil that we'll turn into compost that we'll then be bringing into the greenhouse..." The students then helped lay concrete for a new greenhouse put together a new high-tech compost system and inspected the water and marine life in the nearby Te Ararata stream Māngere College student Jackson Davita said he learned heaps "Learning about the little river we have here in Māngere looking after Papatūānuku is basically a main thing isn't it?" Daniel Kelly - or Matua Dan - from Māngere College said he was pleasantly surprised to see his students up at the crack of dawn "It's nice to know that kids can get up early at 6.30 So if they can do that they can come to school on time But I think it's a cool activity for them to get involved in something that's local We're not shipping them out to other places around Matua Dan said some of the skills students learned at the enviro-hub were missing from traditional schooling "I think the stuff around circular economy kai sovereignty - it's going to be important for them because it's just the way the worlds going to go So who better to learn it from then the ones that are actually here in their backyards doing it." Rata Taiwhanga started out his sustainability journey picking up rubbish in his 'WasteWaka' - a sort of makeshift trolley with a rubbish bin and speakers to blast music on top of it He then connected with the Māngere enviro-hub - a site that used to be Kainga Ora housing but was cleared and is now used by various community groups Rata has helped fundraise money for the new greenhouse at the hub and get council climate grants to add in new carbon cycle compost bins "I think it's just going to add another level of support.. having our local kids come down and learn about these places Award-winning Māori chef Kia Kanuta cooked breakfast for the kids and helped prepare the hangi for later on in the day Just being able to help out some of the rangatahi around here and if it's got anything to do with food I'm always keen to be a part of it bro." Spaces like the enviro-hub are crucial to help communities get a better understanding of their food "It's essential that we spaces where our rangatahi can come and learn where their food comes from Understanding healthy soils and just taking care of the environment means better food for us." As part of the enviro-hub's council climate funding it will be delivering 24 more workshops this year including 12 to local schools and 12 to the public The Tairāwhiti Environment Centre is empowering the local community to minimise waste and learn about biodiversity A unique food rescue operation is feeding 800 locals a week in an effort to reduce food insecurity in the community "Because we are iwi led we are more connected and that's where our strength comes from," a manager says A community of conservationists is turning State Highway 35 into a Crimson Highway by rewilding the iconic and critically endangered kākābeak 16 May 2025 18:00425225m²1,085m²PRESSURE VALVE IS ON- VIEW TODAYFilled with cherished memories this solid Mangere gem is now ready to welcome a new chapter - yours offering you a rare opportunity to secure your own slice of heaven in a location that ticks every box for convenient Set on an expansive 1085sqm of freehold land this is a home that grows with your family Boasting four bright and generously sized bedrooms The spacious living areas are perfect for entertaining You will be the go-to host for every occasion You are also zoned for excellent schooling including Papatoetoe North School along with a range of quality early childhood care options this home radiates timeless character and lasting comfort With incredibly motivated vendors and genuine urgency this is one of Mangere's most exciting opportunities on the market today Download property documents here; https://vltre.co/YFjZWE Live Auction Link; https://x5u9a.app.goo.gl/yu6VA Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Papatoetoe and Māngere have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area Biosecurity New Zealand, part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) announced the update today The decision to end the operation follows six weeks of intensive fruit fly trapping and inspections of hundreds of kilograms of fruit the Biosecurity New Zealand signs and wheelie bins will be removed from the affected area in Papatoetoe over the next few days This also means that all kerbside collections We encourage you to take full advantage of the food scraps collection service and join thousands of Aucklanders who have already helped turn over 30,000 tonnes of food scraps into clean energy Here’s some summer tips to beat the heat and you can also request an additional food scraps bin by contacting us Biosecurity New Zealand quickly placed legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe and Māngere on 4 January 2025 after a single male Oriental fruit fly was identified from a national surveillance trap MPI are satisfied that the Controlled Area Notice restrictions can be lifted If you think you’ve spotted an Oriental fruit fly call Biosecurity New Zealand (MPI) right away at 0800 80 99 66 MPI will continue as normal to check Biosecurity New Zealand’s 7800 fruit fly traps around the country including some 200 traps in Papatoetoe and Māngere Monday - Friday:07:00 AM - 08:20 AM2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Auckland Council's co-governance and co-management representative says they have been told by fire crews the blaze on Māngere mountain at the weekend was intentionally lit Crews were called to the scene near Domain Road just before 9.30pm on Saturday, with a second fire on the mountain extinguished on Sunday Te Waka Tai-ranga Whenua kaiwhakahaere Joe Hammon told RNZ they spoke with Fire and Emergency on Sunday "They explained it to be intentionally lit from the top centre of the crater," he said "The fire has then spread evenly downwards towards the bottom of the crater the whole wall of the crater right down to the bottom has been burnt to charcoal." in a statement on Monday evening a Fire and Emergency spokesperson refused to confirm either fire was deliberately lit A fire investigator was working with police Hammon said he could feel the sadness of those in the community going up the mountain at the weekend to survey the damage "There was iwi members there singing waiata for their sadness there were people wanting to get closer to express their sorrow it was really good to see the community come together in those sort of times." Resident Malcolm Turner ran the community Facebook page where many photos of the blaze were posted over the weekend He said longer grass on the maunga had increased the risk of fires that's never been an issue until the grass has gotten taller," Turner said "And the grass got taller after the cows got removed Hammon said cattle were removed from the mountain some time ago to prevent damage "It was doing damage to the imprint of the maunga," he said "The governance decided at the time to rid the maunga of cattle [...] and that's when fire-breaks were introduced." Hammon said 10 metre wide fire-breaks had been mowed around the base of the maunga protecting neighbouring properties from the spread of fires and to protect the mountain from property fires also "We mow evacuation zones on all of these maunga," he said "Māngere has a big evacuation zone on the maunga and it's clearly signaged for people to evacuate if there is a fire..." Turner said residents felt vulnerable and unprotected from fires on the mountain "It just feels like it's not on the residents to be careful about fire," he said Turner said there needed to be more communication to residents when changes to the maunga were being made "I think that's where the frustration comes is we see these things change in such a big way but we don't hear anything we just see the physical changes and the signs saying 'don't walk in this part of the mountain,' but there's no one here to enforce it." Hammon said they had done a lot of work to remove invasive plants and animal pests on maunga but managing those starting fires was difficult but what we can't do is we can't control certain people and certain people intentionally lighting these fires which make it extremely difficult Hammon urged anyone who saw others not adhering to fire restrictions on the maunga to call police just hours after a previous blaze was contained Large flames and billowing smoke could be seen in the area Fifteen fire crews found a one-storey building fully alight when they arrived at the scene Fires destroy their own evidence but there are still enough clues to work out what happened if you know what to look for Fire crews have extinguished a blaze on Auckland's Māngere Mountain It comes after another scrub fire on Saturday night destroyed three hectares of vegetation and took several hours to put out but Fire and Emergency said it had now been extinguished It said it would continue to watch Māngere Mountain on Monday A spokesperson said they would be monitoring conditions on the mountain over the next few weeks as high winds could cause another flare-up They reminded the public that a restricted fire season was in place in the city and people must request permission from Fire and Emergency to light an open fire a spokesperson said the blaze was burning through a grass area measuring 30 square metres Users on social media had posted images of the evening blaze Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday A grass fire that broke out on Māngere Mountain in Auckland on Saturday night has now been contained by firefighters with firefighters also standing guard at the entrance to the road and turning away people who were trying to get a closer look at the flames A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews would remain onsite on Sunday morning dampening down hotspots A number of users on social media had posted images of the blaze There was the smell of thick smoke in the air Fire and Emergency asked people to stay away from the area to allow crews to work "People on the western side of the mountain may experience smoke they should stay inside and close all windows and doors." 07 May 2025 09:00412110m²703m²#THEDAY AUCTION THIS WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY!OWNERS MOVING OUT OF AUCKLAND After more than five decades in this much-loved home the owners are making the move out of Auckland creating a rare opportunity for the next chapter to begin Set on a generous section in a quiet street this solid four-bedroom home offers great bones and endless options or explore development possibilities (subject to council approval) With a garage plus a carport and plenty of off-street parking it's functional and full of promise for families or savvy investors Future development potential (subject to council consents) Located in a central pocket of Mangere East you're just minutes from Middlemore Hospital Zoned for Kedgley Intermediate and Aorere College Don't miss this golden opportunity-properties with history and potential like this are a rare find Auction In Rooms Ray White Manukau from 9:00am Wednesday Disclaimer - This property is being sold by auction or without a price and therefore a price guide can not be provided Smoke from a large fire on Māngere Mountain overnight has drifted as far west as Piha prompting a warning from Waitemāta Fire and Emergency this morning Dozens of firefighters spent hours battling the 3ha vegetation fire on the South Auckland maunga It was almost completely contained before dawn The impact of the fire went far beyond just nearby residents who received an early-morning emergency mobile alert about the incident but also affected people up to 40km to the west “A fire on Māngere Mountain overnight, coupled with an easterly wind, has pushed smoke over western Auckland as far as Piha,” Waitematā Fire and Emergency wrote on Facebook this morning as part of a “smoke advisory” the fire’s glowing red and orange flames and thick grey smoke could be seen from kilometres away An emergency mobile alert was sent to those living within 2km southwest of the maunga but has since been lifted, Fire and Emergency Counties Manukau wrote on their Facebook page “The fire at Māngere Mountain is now almost fully contained,” it wrote in the most recent update around 4am into the day to fully extinguish the fire.” Although the emergency mobile alert had been lifted please keep windows and doors closed and seek medical attention if you are feeling unwell due to smoke.” The fire began just before 9.30pm last night with Fire and Emergency receiving multiple calls about the vegetation fire on the maunga It was around a hectare in size and seven crews were initially sent to help The fire had spread to cover around 3ha by 12.40am Fire and Emergency Counties Manukau assistant commander Dale Tawa said around 50 firefighters were battling the blaze as well as crews in 4WDs from Hūnua due to challenges regarding access “This is quite a big fire for a suburban area; unfortunately Fire and Emergency had been told the blaze was caused by a bonfire on top of the maunga “The initial reports indicated that people were seen lighting the fire Police were on the scene, and Auckland Council and iwi have been told about the fire Iwi and the council co-govern maunga across Tāmaki Makaurau through the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Tawa warned Aucklanders to take “absolute care and [make] considerations” around fires we are currently in a restricted fire season “High winds are still expected over the next few days and we are uncertain if we will receive the predicted rainfall.” The blaze is the second major fire in Auckland this weekend, after firefighters were called to the multimillion-dollar former site of the Centrepoint commune early on Saturday The abandoned site has been used by squatters recently Survivors of the controversial spiritual commune – including those who lived there as Centrepoint children in the 1970s and 1980s – have previously spoken of harrowing experiences at the 7.62ha site in Albany was led by late convicted sex offender Bert Potter Cherie Howie is an Auckland-based reporter who joined the Herald in 2011 She has been a journalist for more than 20 years and specialises in general news and features Sign up to the Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. An ambulance and rapid response vehicle are on-site. The alarm was raised at 9.25pm when FENZ received multiple calls about a fire burning near the top of Māngere near Domain Rd. An emergency mobile alert was issued for residents within 2km to the southwest of the hill just before midnight as the fire ripped through grass and shrubs near the summit. FENZ group manager Dale Tawa told 1News there were reports that a bonfire had sparked the blaze. “There’s quite a bit of speculation at the moment, the initial reports that we received through fire comms was that there was a bonfire,” he said. He said the fire had been set with plywood at the top of the mountain. Tawa also spoke about "unsubstantiated" reports of people in the area who potentially set the structure alight. "But we’re unable to confirm that at this stage without further witnesses." He said the region was in a restricted fire season, so "any burning of any sort requires a fire permit". He said bonfires of any nature on public land such as the Māngere maunga were not permitted. At its peak, the fire was estimated to be around three hectares in size and flames lit up the night sky across the city. Nineteen crews were deployed to contain the blaze by just before midnight. People were asked to stay away from the area to allow the crews to work. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson warned of intense smoke billowing with the easterly wind, being carried as far as Piha. "People on the western side of the mountain may experience smoke. If they are affected, they should stay inside and close all windows and doors," the spokesperson cautioned. "Seek medical attention if you are feeling unwell due to smoke." By 4am, the fire was understood to be near-fully contained and crews remained at the scene to fully extinguish the fire. Later in the morning, Tawa said the fire was contained and controlled, and crews were mopping up. Asked about the damage from the fire, Tawa said it was "substantial" for Iwi. "As far as the maunga authority are concerned, it is one of their major walking attractions as well, so it is quite saddening to see a taonga like the maunga being set alight" Even as crews were being dispatched to the hillside blaze, fire alarms were activated at a rest home in the same suburb. A single-level building was on fire at the Māngere lodgings, forcing the evacuation of residents. A second alarm was issued and fire crews responded, putting out the fire in rear unit of the rest home at about 10.20pm. A Fire and Emergency crewmember at the scene of a vegetation blaze on Auckland's Māngere Mountain. (Source: 1News) A large vegetation fire on the slopes of Auckland's Māngere Mountain overnight was possibly caused by a bonfire, Fire and Emergency New Zeland's group manager said at the scene today. Fire and Emergency crews were called to the slopes of the central Auckland volcano just before 9.30pm on Saturday. (Source: 1News) Fire crews at top left. working to quell the blaze near the summit of Māngere. (Source: 1News) The crater of Māngere ringed with flames. (Source: 1News) A Fire and Emergency crewmember amongst the smoke billowing from a fire on Māngere Mountain. (Source: 1News) Bystanders prevent attempted abduction of Auckland primary student Police said they were investigating the incident which occurred outside Rowandale School in the suburb of Manurewa at around 3pm on Monday Homicide investigation after man dies in Auckland's Manurewa Emergency services were called to the property on Mahia Rd just before 10am to a report of a man "seriously injured" Blaze at McDonald's in east Auckland treated as suspected arson Counties Manukau CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie said a scene guard has been in place at the restaurant overnight Person dies following morning crash on Auckland motorway A person has died following a crash on Auckland's south-western motorway this morning New Zealand 'Wake up call': Businesses warned over lithium battery fires Authorities urge the public to avoid putting lithium batteries in the rubbish or recycling but have also told merchants to "take responsibility for disposal" Explosions heard in 'suspicious' blaze at east Auckland McDonald's Pakuranga Rd was closed in both directions and buildings were being evacuated around the immediate area as a precaution 58 mins ago A large vegetation fire on the slopes of Auckland's Māngere Mountain overnight was possibly caused by a bonfire Fire and Emergency New Zeland's group manager said at the scene today The alarm was raised at 9.25pm when FENZ received multiple calls about a fire burning near the top of Māngere near Domain Rd An emergency mobile alert was issued for residents within 2km to the southwest of the hill just before midnight as the fire ripped through grass and shrubs near the summit FENZ group manager Dale Tawa told 1News there were reports that a bonfire had sparked the blaze “There’s quite a bit of speculation at the moment the initial reports that we received through fire comms was that there was a bonfire,” he said He said the fire had been set with plywood at the top of the mountain Tawa also spoke about "unsubstantiated" reports of people in the area who potentially set the structure alight He said the region was in a restricted fire season so "any burning of any sort requires a fire permit" He said bonfires of any nature on public land such as the Māngere maunga were not permitted the fire was estimated to be around three hectares in size and flames lit up the night sky across the city Nineteen crews were deployed to contain the blaze by just before midnight People were asked to stay away from the area to allow the crews to work A Fire and Emergency spokesperson warned of intense smoke billowing with the easterly wind "People on the western side of the mountain may experience smoke they should stay inside and close all windows and doors," the spokesperson cautioned the fire was understood to be near-fully contained and crews remained at the scene to fully extinguish the fire Tawa said the fire was contained and controlled Tawa said it was "substantial" for Iwi "As far as the maunga authority are concerned it is one of their major walking attractions as well so it is quite saddening to see a taonga like the maunga being set alight" Even as crews were being dispatched to the hillside blaze fire alarms were activated at a rest home in the same suburb A single-level building was on fire at the Māngere lodgings A second alarm was issued and fire crews responded putting out the fire in rear unit of the rest home at about 10.20pm A stranger allegedly tried to force an 8-year-old boy into a car outside an Auckland primary school yesterday before bystanders intervened and the man drove off Police confirmed they were investigating an incident from around 3pm on Monday outside Rowandale School in the suburb of Manurewa "Police are still working to understand exactly what was occurring at the time and our enquiries are ongoing," a spokesperson said "We have spoken with the boy and will continue to work through a careful process Rowandale School principal Karl Vasau said in a statement to social media that other parents had intervened "The student then made his way home and told his parents who then came into school to let us know and then they rung the police." Vasau told 1News the pupil was "doing fine" following the incident and was surrounded by a "supportive "Our student is safe now and his family are thankful that nothing further happened to their boy but are wanting us all to be aware and stay safe It's about working with that child to make them feel safe again but also looking forward to returning back to school with a little bit of normality." Police had reacted "pretty quickly" to the reports "They've been in this morning to touch base and connect the community police constables are going to come back to tomorrow to address the whole school in relation to what had happened and around keeping themselves safe before and after school." Increased police patrols would remain in the area after school from Wednesday Anyone with relevant information should contact police on 105 Police say a fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga is being investigated as a suspected arson Emergency services attended the fire on Pakuranga Rd just before 3pm yesterday Large plumes of smoke could be seen and explosions heard at the fast food restaurant which has "sustained significant fire damage as a result" "At this point in time we are treating this fire as a suspected arson "A scene examination is being conducted this morning and police will work alongside a fire investigator," she said Gillespie said part of these inquiries would be working to understand how the fire began She said police would like to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity prior to the fire Anyone with information was urged to contact police online or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 A person has died following a crash on Auckland's south-western motorway this morning The single vehicle crash was reported to police shortly before 5am the sole occupant of this vehicle died at the scene," a police spokesperson said "Earlier closures of northbound lanes have now lifted and police advise motorists to continue to expect delays as earlier backlogs clear "We appreciate motorists' understanding this morning while emergency services carried out their work." Police said the serious crash unit examined the scene this morning and an investigation was underway into this morning's crash on behalf of the Coroner This is in addition to an earlier crash on Auckland's northern motorway near the Auckland Harbour Bridge Emergency services responded to a two-truck collision on the northern motorway near the Auckland Harbour Bridge shortly after 5am New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said all lanes south on State Highway 1 were open again following this earlier crash with five lanes available on the Harbour Bridge "Allow extra time for delays on the Northern Motorway to slowly ease this morning three lanes going south were now open again between Onewa Rd and the Harbour Bridge," NZTA said A string of fires linked to highly combustible lithium-ion batteries has been deemed a "wake-up call" for waste businesses by Auckland officials with the public facing exposure to toxic smoke from repeat blazes Auckland Council is urging "industry vigilance" around the problem after a scrap metal company was fined $30,000 over a 2023 fire that released toxic smoke near Ōtāhuhu A fire at a recycling plant near Glenfield last month was also initially linked to lithium batteries although investigators were continuing to probe the blaze Auckland Council compliance field operations manager David Pawson emphasised "the importance of remaining vigilant despite the novelty of the issue" Authorities urged the public to avoid putting lithium batteries in the rubbish or recycling The batteries were inside most portable electronic devices Pawson said in a statement: "We recognise this is a new issue and we’re all finding our way with lithium-ion batteries and those handling them "But businesses still need to take responsibility for their disposal — this is their business Emergency alerts were issued to tens of thousands on Auckland's North Shore last month after the largest fire "for a few years" broke out at an Abilities Group recycling plant Residents were urged to close windows to avoid fumes and some beaches were closed due to chemicals released into waterways Takapuna fire station officer Steven Callagher said there were reports that flames broke out in the area of the facility where batteries were recycled and an official cause had not been determined Other recent battery-linked fires have broken out in rubbish trucks in Auckland caused by the ignition of a lithium-ion battery within a large scrap metal stockpile highlighted a "growing national and international issue surrounding battery disposal and fire risk," according to Auckland Council recognised the unique challenges posed by lithium-ion batteries He noted: "There has been considerable difficulty in finding a technical solution to the problems with batteries catching on fire "This is not only a national problem but an international one; these orders form a workaround solution until more technical solutions The judge described the situation as “a new and emerging issue" While acknowledging Sims Metal’s cooperation and the absence of intentional wrongdoing reduced from an initial starting point of $50,000 The enforcement orders issued require Sims Metal to implement several improvements at the James Fletcher Drive site in Favona "The orders are registered with the Environment Court and will remain in place unless superseded by conditions with a new resource consent," the council said Pawson said the council viewed the 2023 case as an "important precedent in balancing empathy for emerging challenges with the necessity of regulatory compliance "It also highlights the importance of proactive risk management and industry-wide collaboration to adapt to evolving environmental risks." A Sims Metal spokesperson said: "Following the May 2023 fire at our Favona facility we have implemented more stringent control measures to support the ongoing management of potentially concealed materials like lithium-ion batteries "We are grateful to the communities and businesses in and around Ōtāhuhu We want to reiterate our appreciation to FENZ and all those who acted diligently to extinguish the May 2023 fire safely and continue to refine and improve our processes." A large fire which caused "significant damage" to a McDonald's restaurant in east Auckland this afternoon is now being treated as suspicious Emergency services were notified of the fire at around 3pm on Monday Fire and Emergency NZ said the building was "totally involved" in flames by the time crews arrived and Papatoetoe were in attendance at the blaze "Everyone was out at the time and there are no reports of injuries." FENZ said the fire was being treated as suspicious "A fire investigator is attending to determine cause and origin." Pakuranga Rd was closed for nearly two hours in both directions with road users advised to avoid the area "Investigations into the cause of the fire at the McDonalds are underway," police said told 1News he heard a couple of explosions coming from the restaurant as the blaze began He said he heard "one or two" explosions The restaurant was adjacent to a Z petrol station and 250 metres along the same road from Pakuranga College A staff member at the service station said they had closed their fuel pumps and there was "huge fire and huge smoke" coming from the fire The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre Courts were also closed this evening due to the blaze Auckland Transport said several bus routes Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown thanked emergency services who had been responding to the incident "Please follow the advice of emergency services A McDonald's spokesperson said the McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga had "suffered significant damage" in the fire "Procedures were followed to raise the alarm and safely evacuate staff and customers McDonald’s is assisting emergency services as they begin the investigation into the cause of the fire." It was the first sign of a follow-up to Lorde's previous album, 2021's Solar Power. Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama. Last year, she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl, so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat. Virgin is Lorde's fourth studio album. Kim Kardashian thought she was going to be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom in central Paris, tied her up and stole more than US$6 million in jewellery. More than eight years later, 10 people will go on trial in Paris over the robbery, abduction and kidnapping of the media personality and the concierge of the residence where she was staying during Paris Fashion Week the night of October 2, 2016. Kardashian’s lawyers said she will testify in person at the trial starting Monday and scheduled to run through May 23. "Ms Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time," they said. "She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities. "She wishes the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion, in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case." In interviews and on her family’s reality TV show, Kardashian has described being terrified as robbers pointed a gun at her. In a 2020 appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix show, she tearfully recalled thinking: "This is the time I’m going to get raped. I’m like, ‘What is happening? Are we gonna die? Just tell them I have children. I have babies, I have a husband, I have a family.'" Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants’ box. One of them has died, and another is seriously ill and can't be tried. According to the investigation, five of the 10 defendants were present at the scene of the robbery. The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are elderly and have careers as bank robbers with long criminal records. Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom next to her bedroom and placed in the bathtub. Her attackers fled on bicycles or on foot and she managed to free herself by removing the tape from her hands and mouth. She had also removed the tape from her feet and rushed to her stylist’s room. She called her sister Kourtney to tell her about the theft. Shortly afterwards, Kardashian told investigators that she had not been injured. She filed a complaint, adding that she wanted to leave France as soon as possible to be reunited with her children. According to her testimony and that of the concierge, at least one of the suspects had a handgun, with which he threatened the victims. The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery, including a ring of great value, estimated to be worth more than US$6 million (NZ$10 million). Only one piece of jewellery — a diamond cross on platinum that was lost during the suspects' escape — has been recovered. Two of the accused have partially confessed to the crime, as their DNA was found at the crime scene. The alleged ringleader, 68-year-old Aomar Aït Khedache, is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment. Nicknamed "Old Omar", his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian. He left the hotel on a bicycle, as did two other robbers, then met his son, who was waiting for him in a parked car at a nearby train station. The second robber said he tied up the concierge with cables but did not go up to Kardashian’s apartment. Yunice Abbas, 71, said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area, making sure the escape route was clear. He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian, but admitted he shared responsibility for the crime. Abbas was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision. In 2021, he co-authored a French-language book titled I Sequestered Kim Kardashian. Didier Dubreucq, 69, known as "Blue Eyes", is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat. He denies any involvement, although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement, according to the investigation. The other defendants are suspected of providing information about Kardashian’s presence in the apartment. Others are accused of playing a role in the resale of the jewellery in Antwerp, Belgium. First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — in a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden. Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status, and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award. The late record producer Thom Bell, pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award. The late Cocker, who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles’ With a Little Help From My Friends, had the backing of Billy Joel, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Pete Thomas, a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions, who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets". Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination. They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall — Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as Feel Like Makin’ Love, Can’t Get Enough and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy. The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker, a former head of Warner Bros. Records who signed Prince and R.E.M., and had a part in records from Madonna, Randy Newman, the Doobie Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones, Paul Simon and Gary Clark Jr. Some nominees that didn't get in this year included Mariah Carey, Phish, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, the Black Crowes and Oasis. Checker’s recording of The Twist, and subsequent Let’s Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before, including telling the AP in 2014: "I don’t want to get in there when I’m 85 years old. I’ll tell them to drop dead, so you better do it quick while I’m still smiling." Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Want To Have Fun and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots. OutKast, made up of André 3000 and Big Boi, have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as Seven Nation Army. Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall. Nominees were voted on by more than 1200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include "an artist’s impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique". Last year, Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted. 11 May 2025 14:00414880m²Stunning Family Home in Prime LocationWelcome to 29 Lindis Place a beautifully renovated home offering modern comfort and timeless elegance Located in the thriving community of Mangere Bridge this residence ensures convenience and lifestyle excellence Step inside and be mesmerized by the light-filled living spaces featuring sleek finishes and expansive windows that create an inviting atmosphere The open-concept kitchen and dining area flows seamlessly into the living room providing a perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing with family This spacious single-level home boasts three bedrooms plus one cabin offering plenty of space for growing families ensuring a homely and cozy feel throughout Families with school-age children will appreciate the proximity to highly reputable schools Everyday errands are a breeze with local shops ensuring all amenities are at your doorstep The outdoor area complements the indoor charm with a private patio and landscaped garden - an ideal space for children to play or for hosting summer BBQs Investors will recognize the potential for strong rental returns in this sought-after neighborhood making this property not only a beautiful family home but also a smart investment opportunity Discover your next home where style meets functionality at 29 Lindis Place Visit today and see firsthand the quality and convenience this property has to offer The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.All prospective purchasers shall complete their own due diligence SectionsShowsVideoPodcastsWinMenuLIVE NOW PMN Niue531 PINiu FMLatest bulletinPMN NewsAnahera Wijohn was the first to use the new Orange Sky pod in Māngere She says the free service lifts a huge weight off her shoulders A free laundry pod has opened at Turuki HealthCare in Māngere and dignity to whānau doing it tough amid a deepening housing crisis it’s already making a life-changing difference but I’ve never used them until today,” Wijohn says She returned the next day to do her washing – it was her first time using the service Wijohn says doing laundry can cost her up to $50 a week - money that is often needed for other essentials “Now I can use that money to put extra on the table or buy shoes and clothes for my children,” she says The Māngere laundry pod - only the second of its kind in Auckland - was opened by Orange Sky in collaboration with kaupapa Māori health provider Turuki HealthCare and sponsored by Alsco Uniforms The pod runs weekdays from 9:30am to 2:00pm and is staffed by Turuki’s housing The Orange Sky pod outside Turuki HealthCare offers free laundry in a safe Turuki HealthCare Executive Manager Renee Murupaenga says the service goes far beyond clean clothes “I kind of think of Orange Sky as like a kindness project “If we just showed each other a little bit of kindness communities can be really strengthened that way.” Murupaenga adds the Māngere clinic was chosen for its accessibility and close connection to the community Orange Sky National Coordinator Emah Rerekura with Anahera Wijohn the first guest to use the new Māngere laundry pod “Whether that be a lack of suitable housing in the Māngere or wider South Auckland area We've seen an increase in whānau who are in emergency accommodation “We've seen a lot of our whānau who don't have washing machines or dryers “We have whānau that don't have excess blankets and dry them for freet helps to alleviate some of the burden our whānau are feeling – particularly as we head into winter National Coordinator of Orange Sky Aotearoa says the new Māngere pod is about more than just clean clothes — it’s about connection this will definitely fill my cup - just to be poured with love from this community,” she says “Even working families - you can definitely come down here and use this too.” Orange Sky National Coordinator Emah Rerekura says the service is intentionally designed to be as barrier-free as possible just a name - and it doesn’t even have to be your real one,” Rerekura says Rerekura says the machines use hypoallergenic Murupaenga says the pod is also a stepping stone to wider support "I think the focus is on our homeless whānau and our rough-sleeping whānau – they're our priority for the service and Deane Apparel at the launch of the permanent Orange Sky Laundry Pod in Māngere “It is about being able to have some open conversations about their struggles what our wider services are able to do to support them – whether that's in health “We saw it as a way to be able to sit down with the community that we do take care of – have a kōrero with them it's actually about a lot of connections and not connecting to a number of places and spaces – and so we'd like to be able to try and do that at the same time." Turuki’s kaupapa Māori model is inclusive and designed to support Māori “Everyone deserves to have exceptional quality of care,” Murupaenga says “That’s our job - it doesn’t matter where you live or who you are.” The team dreams of expanding the service - adding showers and running the pod daily if enough volunteers step forward “We’re keen to help other communities get one too,” she says “Imagine if we had one of these in every neighbourhood Murupaenga says it is key these types of community initiatives are a space where people feel welcomed Emah Rerekura says the organisation is constantly on the lookout for volunteers noting that even a few hours a week can make a meaningful impact The Māngere pod joins Orange Sky’s growing network of mobile and fixed services across nine regions “We saw the pod as the best way to meet people where they are - and Turuki is a trusted “We’re always looking for volunteers,” Emah adds “Even just two to three hours a week can help us make a big difference.” The new Orange Sky Laundry Pod in Māngere offers free access to washing and drying facilities and compassion - right outside Turuki Health Care “I was like that once - too scared to ask for help,” she says “I got out of that bubble - just come down and try it out for yourself.” “Now I can sit down and relax while our washing’s getting done and it’s free – that’s the best part.” – Anahera Wijohn “Orange Sky is going to play a big role now in my life It’s absolutely great this is here - no time frame no judgement - just come when you need to.” To learn more about Orange Sky, including how to donate or volunteer, visit orangesky.org.nz LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air. Manukau CityBy negotiation431Brand New Standalone Homes Available Now!COST-EFFECTIVE CONTEMPORARY LIVING IN PRIME LOCATION Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Mangere East spacious freestanding beauty's are the epitome of modern living and convenience These homes boasts Open Plan Living and dining with a HUGE Kitchen space ideal for entertaining friends and family a low maintenance family home that offers 1 study downstairs and a master bedroom with Ensuite upstairs along with a single internal access garage It's a wonderful neighborhood with its outdoor space and a light color scheme it will tick all the boxes - Modern kitchen with high spec appliances Parking is no issue with the convenience of an internal access garage providing both security and ease of access for your vehicles The street has parking so great options for your extra cars you'll enjoy the best of both worlds with urban amenities and a tranquil living environment commuting to and from this prime location is a breeze Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this stunning property your new home sweet home Contact us now to arrange a viewing and make your real estate dreams a reality See this listing on Barfoot & Thompson the uplifting waiata from Ōtāhuhu College and mana whenua echoed in Te Taahuhu (Criterion Square) marking the receiving of dual te reo Māori names of twenty-one sites in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu With the presence and blessings of mana whenua Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is delighted that the area has been enriched with Māori names and narratives celebrating and honouring the area’s cultural heritage A striking and beautiful performance from Ōtāhuhu College students The board invited mana whenua to name 123 parks as dual names in March 2019 Sixty-two names were adopted in February 2021 and a further 21 adopted in June 2023 Mana whenua is now working on naming another 27 parks and three libraries. You can learn more about this here (refer to item 15) Some notable names and narratives include: Te Taahuhu/Criterion Square Kanae-a-tai/Church Street Foreshore Reserve in Ōtāhuhu – The ‘mullet on the tide’ refers to the guardian taniwha Paneiraira Kukume/Wickman Way/Tennessee Reserve in Māngere - means ‘to haul’ and refers to waka being hauled across the Pūkaki portage to the Tāmaki River and from the Ōtāhuhu waka portage Te Tō Waka into the Māngere inlet close to Harania creek Te Taahuhu plinth: narrative in Māori and English The QR code on the plinth is also accessible All sites are intended for naming as dual names where the Māori name is added to the existing name Three iwi provided the names for these sites - Te Ākitai Waiohua In 2017 Auckland Council launched the Te Kete Rukuruku programme a culture and identity programme to collect and share the stories unique to Māori in Auckland in partnership with the council and its local boards One component of this is a naming project which will see iwi and hapu names restored these names existed prior to the current names Short narratives explaining the significance of the names are also provided by mana whenua that explain the meaning and show the connection to the place being named It provides a way of protecting and returning the names and the rich mana whenua stories of Auckland – some of which have been lost over many years Find out more about Te Kete Rukuruku A fight over a dead Mongrel Mobster’s body is forming part of a police investigation into a fire at an Auckland funeral home Four people were seen running from the area around Just Funerals in Māngere Bridge about 11.50pm yesterday The funeral parlour was damaged in a fire last night Police have not released any information to suggest the family of the gang member is responsible for the fire Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward said inquiries were under way and police were trying to identify and find the four people a woman has posted on social media saying she and her family did not know where her uncle’s body was The woman said she wanted information on the whereabouts of August’s next of kin She claimed August’s body was taken from North Shore Hospital “The ongoing lack of transparency has caused our whānau immense pain and distress and until our uncle is returned to us so he may be honoured with love “It has now been five days since the passing of our beloved uncle .. yet we remain without answers regarding the whereabouts of his remains Our whānau is devastated and urgently calls on anyone with information .. “Denying a whānau the right to farewell their loved one properly is a deep injustice both culturally and spiritually,” she said A police spokesman refused to comment on the claims “Police won’t be speculating about the circumstances surrounding the fire at this time An investigation into the fire last night remains ongoing,” the spokesman said The funeral home also said it would not be commenting Fire and Emergency New Zealand and police investigators remained at the two-storey property this morning The brick-and-tile property was left with a smashed front door with scorch marks blackening the outside of a broken side window The damage was minor and no injuries were reported Police have not suggested members of Nassey August’s whānau were responsible for the funeral parlour fire Raphael Franks is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news and local stories from Tāmaki Makaurau He joined the Herald as a Te Rito cadet in 2022 Manukau United and Onehunga Mangere United get the chance to climb out of lower-table trouble with two games in four days They meet in a rescheduled game under Wednesday night lights at Mangere Centre Park and then back up with Lotto NRFL Men’s Championship fixtures on Saturday Last weekend’s Round 7 produced some tidy results with three teams keeping clean sheets It’s tight at the top with only five points separating first to seventh on the ladder Seventh-placed Mount Albert Ponsonby take on fourth-placed Hibiscus Coast in what is sure to be a close match with both sides only one point away from each other Both clubs have had similar starts to their seasons losing their opening games but now starting to show what they can do Mount Albert beat current leaders Hamilton Wanderers in Round 3 and Hibiscus Coast beat Northern Rovers in Round 5 indicating they are both capable on their day Both sides have top strikers in their locker with Julian Stevenson leading the line for Hibiscus Coast and Maksim Manko for Mount Albert Posonby Neither club has reached double figures yet for goals scored this season but this game could provide the opportunity for them to cut loose Jake Lindsey (24) has got off to a flying start after joining Hamilton Wanderers from England where he played for non-league clubs including Hashtag United The New Zealand-born attacking midfielder has scored four goals already in the Championship and looks likely to score more for an 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The water ecology group helps revitalise streams in Māngere and also provided support after the devastating January 2023 floods "There needs to be no impediment [to this flood resilience work] otherwise Māngere is going to be at flood risk for a much longer amount of time and it's just going to happen all over again." It was important to distinguish Māngere's flood resilience projects from unrelated fast-track approvals Auckland Council needed to advance flood resilience efforts without barriers as the work would alleviate the flood risk significantly and reduce the risk of blockages the poop levels in the stream are very high There is a need to fix the problem upstream rather than the ambulance at the bottom of the hill downstream." More than 200 homes were flooded with sewage-laden water in the Auckland floods leading to health issues from residual mould spores Patel acknowledged potential impacts on already busy roads in the areas "The traffic management issues will bring the traffic at already busy pinch points to a standstill (Walmsley Road); accessing [the] Māngere Bridge will take significantly longer in and out Money is available for the work on Te Ararata Creek and Harania Creek in Māngere "Now we can cut out red tape that would have slowed down much-needed work to improve physical resilience in Māngere "We are good to go - this decision means we can get on with actually making Māngere safer and avoid the type of damage we saw last time round." Auckland Council requested an Order in Council from the government to enable faster delivery of the two projects in Māngere under the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Act 2023 allow the government to make temporary law changes to help communities recover from the severe weather events of early 2023 The government approved the work in October welcomed the fast-tracking of the flood resilience projects "Our focus is on creating a safer and more flood-resilient community." A council statement said the projects sought to increase safety ultimately making Māngere more resilient against severe weather events Opponents of the previously quashed scheme say the district council is attempting to advance it under the legitimacy A Pacific community leader is lauding the improvement of parks in South Auckland The Kiwi dream of owning a home has turned into a nightmare for some flood-affected first home buyers who bought in the last few years A report by the Office of the Auditor General has found that Auckland Council is now better placed to respond to the next natural disaster Sixty years ago, Hokianga St in Māngere East was dotted with just a few homes and bordered by farmland and the sound of mooing from wandering cows But now noise of a different kind is creating a disturbance in the South Auckland neighbourhood – with Auckland Council confirming the street is home to the city’s rowdiest property Hokianga St boasts about 70 large flat sections Most of them feature 1950s or 60s-era houses working renters or retirees who have put down roots and some of the old homes knocked down by developers and replaced with modern townhouses Cars are jammed alongside the pavement or parked on people’s lawns Many properties have dogs guarding front gates one was adorned with Samoan flags and another with a large inflatable Santa But what makes this street unique is the raucous behaviour of one of its inhabitants, with a single property triggering nearly 60 noise complaints last year – more than any other across the super city However, Auckland Council is refusing to identify the property citing privacy concerns for those responsible for the din It would only confirm the street name and the number of complaints received: 56 at last count So the Herald visited Hokianga St to see what locals thought Resident Siaosi Tohi said most people on Hokianga St kept to themselves other than the sound of vehicles heading to and from work A woman a few doors down said every property on the street seemed to have a dog Her housemate said she’d lived in Hokianga St since 1970 and the neighbourhood had changed considerably One source of noise was boy racers and dirt bike riders who used the street as a race track Another was the sound of arguing from residents’ homes a pensioner clutching a dagger-like gardening tool gave a suspicious look before confirming he had lived in the street for 60 years A girl across the street had been “murdered” a few years back He came to Hokianga St because he “wanted a house” and remembers the area being bordered by farmland The man had been approached by land agents over the years but had no plan to move anywhere else Asked if he had lodged any noise complaints Another retired neighbour said she and her husband bought their Hokianga St home in 1965 when she was still a teenager “There were cows down the end of the road and it was a dead-end street Rowdy “no-hoper” renters used to live nearby but they moved on These days she wasn’t bothered by the noise And she didn’t envisage selling up and moving Auckland Council said it received at least 25,000 noise complaints last year More than half of the complaints were assessed by officials as “no noise” (11,500) or “not excessive” (5881) Excessive noise directions (END) were served nearly 4000 times requiring the property’s occupants to rein in the noise for 72 hours or risk having noise-offending equipment seized or being slapped with a $500 fine Noise control officers served 158 non-compliance with END notices and seized stereos or other equipment 125 times dishing out 18 infringement fines and 18 abatement notices More than 300 noise complaints were referred to police There were no current noise prosecutions under way – with a case involving Waiheke vineyard Cable Bay Wine Ltd recently resulting in a conviction and $50,000 fine Lane Nichols is Deputy Head of News and a senior journalist for the New Zealand Herald with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry Sign up to the Daily H the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland a lush urban oasis making a significant impact means cultivate the land and give life to the people the Old School Teaching Gardens has been putting down deep roots for 15 years at 80 years young and a cherished member of Māngere Bridge has been involved with the Old School Teaching Gardens since 2009 working closely with fellow Māngere local Metua Aerenga as revealed by Auckland’s longest-serving teaching mentor and local community legend transcends the mere cultivation of delicious fresh produce Metua and I are dedicated to its transformation Roupo is used in weaving at the Kai Whare on Māngere Mountain,” says Yvonne Something unique about the Old School Teaching Gardens is the good work they do with Corrections “We’ve been fortunate to work with amazing Corrections teams from Manurewa Their efforts are like a breath of fresh air our native bush and food forest are thriving and they support fresh produce delivery to the community We also teach them cooking so they gain hands-on experience that brings their gardening efforts to life,” she says Bottom right - Yvonne in the main kitchen area Old School Teaching Gardens is part of the Auckland Teaching Gardens Trust offering garden plots for rent at $30 for six months Schools come for educational trips and Community Days and diverse tree crops attract numerous fascinated visitors For help or donations, email Yvonne at yvonnethomas1946@gmail.com Four people were seen running away from the area after a suspicious fire broke out at Just Funerals MetService National Weather Update: May 7 - May 9 Police said emergency services were called to a Mahia Rd property just before 10am after a report of a person seriously injured Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze 10 patients were assessed and treated by our crews in total Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning after two highways leading into the central city have been majorly disrupted by crashes NZ film industry faces uncertainty over US tariff ongoing decline in livestock numbers and questions over longer sentences reducing reoffending Reporter Sierra is at Magnificent Moa Day where experts are revealing their incredible 3.6 million year-old find Emergency services are attending the fire at a McDonald's on Pakuranga Rd A video of a dog abuse incident is circulating on social media showing a dog swinging in the air and slamming into the ground on a walk in Manurewa A memorial tree has been planted at the entrance of St John’s bush in honour of slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall Victim of abuse is wanting a judicial review Goodman Group is upgrading Highbrook Crossing to add retail dining and public space to New Zealand’s largest business park in East Tāmaki where hip hop crews from all over the world are battling to see who’s the best and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health The Coleman family has been melting down precious metals for more than 40 years This is the first time they've shared inside their multi-million dollar gold and silver operation The Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking in the Newstalk ZB studio to talk all the big politicial issues Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by Deputy PM Winston Peters and Minister of defence Judith Collins to make a pre-budget defence announcement and 3D-printed limbs help child amputees in Gaza Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to be joined by Defence Minister Judith Collins and deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters make a pre-Budget defence announcement Neighbours heard explosions as a fire ripped through a Mt Roskill house Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing Australians vote early and insurance companies brace for claims Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022 Andrew Che lost his life savings after sending it to the wrong account Barclays Bank has refunded his money after a prolonged battle for compensation Aerial footage reveals the scale of flooding across areas of Canterbury after a destructive weather system hit the region and prompted a state of emergency North Shore real estate agency chief responds to a Real Estate Disciplinary Tribunal decision Mark Mitchell provides an update on the state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn A possible mini tornado was spotted about Auckland Harbour as the latest band of wild weather hits the city Fire and Emergency NZ said it responded to more than 30 callouts overnight more Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and Drs are back at the negotiating table NZSA chief executive Oliver Mander speaks about CEO pay in 2024 Waiwhetu woman Julie Paterson heard 'a loud cracking' and saw a tree branch falling towards her during Wednesday's storm Heather Keats updates the powerful system battering New Zealand breaks down why Wellington is under a rare red warning with extreme winds and Local MP Hon Nicola Grigg speak to the media on the local state of emergency in Selwyn Gisborne locals and health workers marched to Heipipi Park where speakers highlighted what they say is a regional health crisis NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown talks to media It might not spring to mind as tourist destination but Māngere Town Centre's manager is hoping the south Auckland hub can offer a unique Pacific experience for international visitors as they head to and from the nearby airport The shiny new Mānawa Bay outlet mall recently opened nearby But Māngere Town Centre manager Vicky Hau believed the area was big enough for the both shopping centres and hoped the new mall would boost activity and bring new visitors into the suburb "That is a market that we should really tap into Because we are on the way from the airport out - we're at the doorstep of the airport but we're also a gateway to the airport or to the world." Facility administrator Siapo Auvae said the town centre currently had only a few tourists through each month "They say 'oh it's nice and colourful' and one tourist went there and the zumba was on and they said 'guess what Hau saw the new Mānawa Bay mall as an opportunity for the town centre "Just because Mānawa Bay offers will draw a lot of people into our area here into Mangere and also over there you can get an urban experience We can actually leverage off that with how we can showcase the cultural experience and the authentic pacific destination we have." One person helping to make the town centre an authentic pacific destination was Tukua Turia She ran a group called the Polynesian Creative Arts Mamas who made Tivaivai because if there's no culture there's no language Turia said the community came out in numbers to support the shows they put on to showcase Tivaivai at the arts centre Despite acting humble in the face of big crowd Turia actually had an international reputation - she worked with designer Karen Walker in the past and even met Kate Middleton at Buckingham Palace Māngere Town Centre had its issues in the past including illegal dumping and security problems But Danika Manase - who worked at clothing store TwoSevenFive - said that was changing "It's starting to look a little bit more cleaner Because they used to dump rubbish outside and they did something about it It's starting to become more alive again." "My boss knew that we didn't need another $2.50 shop another laundromat and we definitely didn't need another vape shop here But if you look around the room you can obviously see these are Pasifika designed and inspired products." but was not too thrilled about the new vape store that had opened in the town centre But what I hear now is that our tamariki are vaping So I'm against the community harm that they're doing." Hau said she wanted to start promoting Māngere Town Centre more on social media and in ads around the airport so that people thought of it as more of a drawcard - not just for shopping but for a taste of Aotearoa's Pasifika culture Large crowds at new outlet mall are resulting in congestion that's frustrating airlines Auckland Airport's new Mānawa Bay mall is ritzy and glitzy but only time will tell if people are bagging bargains Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board the wider community has been able to learn how to make their own tivaevae and 'ei katu Manukau CityAsking Price $1,199,000423113m²609m²Modern Comfort in the Heart of Mangere BridgeStep into style and comfort with this beautifully renovated family home nestled in one of Mangere Bridge most desirable streets 28 Ridgemount Rise is the perfect blend of modern living and everyday convenience Boasting four generous bedrooms and a sleek 1.5 bathroom layout this home is tailor-made for growing families or savvy buyers looking for space without compromise The fully renovated interior showcases a modern kitchen and seamless indoor-outdoor flow - perfect for entertaining or soaking up the afternoon sun enjoy a spacious backyard complete with a garage and a separate shed - ideal for storage Whether it's BBQs with friends or relaxing with the kids Mangere Bridge's village charm and walks are within easy reach making this home a rare gem in a tightly held community Disclaimer - All prospective purchasers shall complete their own due diligence Auckland Council has requested an Order in Council from the government to enable faster delivery of two critical flood resilience projects in Māngere that will reduce future risk for the community The Minister for the Environment has begun public engagement to seek feedback on the proposed Order in Council. Please email your feedback to severeweather@mfe.govt.nz before 5pm Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is encouraging people to have their say Manukau ward councillor Alf Filipaina noted the impact of the severe weather events on many of our communities Manukau ward councillor Lotu Fuli emphasises the region-wide importance of this work and why we’re starting with Māngere echoes this sentiment and welcomes these proposed works The construction of flood risk mitigation and resilience works usually requires complex resource consents which can take 18 months or longer to complete Start the project works in summer 2024/2025 council  proposes to speed up the consenting process and reclassify the project works as controlled activities under the Resource Management Act overriding certain rules in the Auckland Unitary Plan Prevent appeals to the Environment Court against the consent decision This certainty would allow the council to start work quickly when the decision is made Include a set of conditions and matters of control that act as safeguards for any environmental impact This will include sediment and erosion control plans as well as noise standards Require that an independent commissioner be the final decision maker and that this person will hear from local landowners iwi and others before making their final decision and imposing conditions The proposed Order in Council will apply to the two catchments of Te Ararata and Harania Creeks in Māngere It would take effect from late October 2024 and expire on 1 October 2028 You can read more about what’s in the proposed works for these catchments on OurAuckland The Minister for the Environment is seeking your feedback on this proposal. Please email your feedback to severeweather@mfe.govt.nz before 5pm Feedback will be provided to the Minister for the Environment the Regulations Review Committee and the review panel considering these Orders in Council under the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Act 2023 The Making Space for Water programme includes a range of initiatives to reduce flood risk to Aucklanders Part of this is building new flood resilient infrastructure to enhance stormwater assets and green spaces to deliver increased flood management Auckland Council is sharing some of the cost of flood resilience projects with central government as part of a $2B co-funding agreement for storm recovery These are subject to business case approvals from both the council and the government and projects must demonstrate a flood risk reduction for the wider community The Māngere West Cycling Improvements project fills a key gap in the current cycle network with a vital link between Māngere Bridge village and the Airport We plan to start construction of the Māngere West cycling improvements in February 2025 and end in October 2025 For more detailed information on construction, visit Māngere West cycling improvements (opens in a new tab) We’re building 3.5km of new walking and cycling facilities healthier and more sustainable to get around Māngere The project is about more than building new cycleways The cycling improvements will give local people easier and safer access to existing cycle routes across Māngere It will also provide more transport options for those working in the Airport Oaks employment zone and those travelling to Onehunga and the city centre These changes will make it easier and safer for more people to bike to work we consulted communities in Māngere West and Māngere Bridge on proposed cycling improvements members of the community told us they wanted more involvement in developing and designing these improvements We began working more closely with communities in Māngere and Māngere Bridge to understand the local wants and needs better which brought together people from the community to help design these changes These local people brought a broad range of perspectives and connections to local organisations The resulting design balances a broad range of needs brought to the project by the collaboration forum participants It includes expert advice and follows best-practise guidelines public consultation opened in November 2023 we publicly released the Mangere West Cycling Improvements consultation feedback report For more detailed information on the project, including consultation plans please visit Māngere West Cycling Improvements The Māngere West Cycling Improvements project is part of the Short-Term Airport Access Improvements Programme (STAAI) which is working to improve access to Auckland Airport The airport and surrounding areas are vital for our city and country The airport is the main gateway to New Zealand and the surrounding Airport Oaks area is one of the largest employment zones in the region The Short-Term Auckland Airport Improvements programme is led by Auckland Transport (AT) alongside Waka Kotahi and Auckland International Airport Limited It recognises that easier access to the airport can only be achieved by diversifying how people can get to it The programme has achieved the early construction of Puhinui Station for bus and rail and bus priority lanes on Lambie Drive and Puhinui Road Māngere West Cycling Improvements is the last remaining project of the Short-Term Airport Access Improvements programme It will make it easier to travel by bike between residential areas in Māngere and the existing shared path to the airport along George Bolt Memorial Drive We analysed the consultation feedback and progressed the design For more information, read the public feedback report (PDF, 2MB) There were 275 respondents to the 2023 consultation Over half said they would use the proposed cycleway once built There were fears about the impact on parking and the need for safer cycling facilities concerns about investment and parking remain But those themes are less dominant than in 2020 Over 60% of respondents agreed that the proposed cycleway would improve safety and accessibility Key stakeholders in the local area wrote submissions for the 2023 consultation These submissions show general support for the proposed improvements They also give specific feedback or requirements In November 2023 public consultation opened and we continued with our engagement events to encourage people to submit their feedback we provided iPads and paper copies of the consultation questions to ensure everyone who wanted to We held a series of local engagement events in Māngere and Māngere Bridge where people could meet the team and ask questions about the project Mail outs of a detailed brochure with an opportunity to provide feedback online or via postal form were also sent to residents in Māngere and Māngere Bridge In December 2023 the public consultation closed and a summary report is being written which will be made available to view in early 2024 We held a series of collaborative design forums with community representatives This means people who are affected by the proposed cycling network through the area got a say on where cycle routes could be developed including where street parking facilities are affected The goal over the 4 sessions was to develop a concept for proposed cycling improvements that reflects the needs and wants of the community Note: The COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing restrictions on gatherings and the way we engage with communities created further pressure on the collaborative design phase of this project The forums were due to take place September 2021 Due to the Delta outbreak delivery was deferred to early 2022 as there was stakeholder preference to hold them in-person the Omicron variant arrived in the community early 2022 there was a need to pivot delivery to an online platform without further delaying the project View the output of the four Collaboration Forum sessions: Working alongside an existing Māngere community group the project team hosted a series of events to meet with community members to understand where they currently travelled around Māngere West the places they would cycle if it were safe We restarted the project as public feedback indicated communities in Māngere and Māngere Bridge wanted more involvement in developing cycling connections in the area Public consultation on a package of 5 cycling links in Māngere West. Public feedback closed on 13 December 2020. Read the full report. (PDF, 1.9MB, 79 pages) We plan to start construction from February 2025 and end in October 2025 AT will keep engaging with local stakeholders before construction and during delivery For more detailed information about on construction timing and key updates, please visit Māngere West cycling improvements (opens in a new tab). AT will keep engaging with local stakeholders before construction and during delivery. AT is also working with community partners to address non-safety barriers to cycling. We are delivering initiatives such as training courses, events and group rides. These initiatives help people improve their awareness, ability and confidence. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) spokesperson told 1News it received calls of a fire in Māngere Bridge at around 2am and sent crews from Māngere, Onehunga, Mount Roskill, Ōtāhuhu, Ōtara and Papatoetoe. At the height of the fire, a total of 36 firefighters and nine trucks were at the scene. FENZ said the fire on the side of the mountain had only damaged grass. It has since been put out and fire crews have left the scene. A fire investigator would arrive later this morning to determine the cause. Thirty-six firefighters battled a blaze on Auckland's Māngere Mountain. (Source: 1News) Firefighters battled a large grass fire on the side of Māngere Mountain in Auckland this morning. FENZ said the fire on the side of the mountain had only damaged grass. (Source: 1News) At its peak, 36 firefighters and nine fire trucks were at the scene on Auckland's Māngere Mountain. (Source: Breakfast) 59 mins ago Firefighters battled a large grass fire on the side of Māngere Mountain in Auckland this morning A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) spokesperson told 1News it received calls of a fire in Māngere Bridge at around 2am and sent crews from Māngere a total of 36 firefighters and nine trucks were at the scene FENZ said the fire on the side of the mountain had only damaged grass It has since been put out and fire crews have left the scene A fire investigator would arrive later this morning to determine the cause An investigation is underway following a fire at Just Funerals in Māngere Bridge Emergency services responded just before midnight Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward reported that four people were seen fleeing the scene Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward A fire investigator will assess the site today to determine the cause don’t hesitate to contact the police or Crime Stoppers Enter your email address to receive regular updates from Waatea News Produced by iDigital {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"/2025/02/13/upgrade-of-dark-dingy-alleyway-brings-relief-to-mangere-east-residents/"},"datePublished":"2025-02-12T22:05:46.86Z","dateModified":"2025-02-17T23:45:47.625Z","headline":"Upgrade of 'dark dingy' alleyway brings relief to Māngere East residents","description":"The narrow alleyway is a connecting space for many residents plagued with decades of antisocial behaviour at a "dark which runs between McKinstry Ave and Cottingham Cres in Māngere East the elderly and students from three nearby schools who use it as a short cut Long-time resident Jenna Toeono tried for years to get Auckland Transport and Auckland Council to make it safer for her community she gave up and asked for it to be closed off "There just wasn't any appetite for any attention to it," Toeono said 'if no one wants to do anything about this how about we just close it down'." Her family has lived on McKinstry Ave for more than five decades Her parents first complained to the then-Manukau City Council more than 20 years ago and got no results She continued their fight when she had children of her own "When my son was one or two years old someone threw a beer bottle over the fence and nearly hit him there were no dodgy things going on in a dark just to help out with some funding with that space." Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board chair Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich says the board allocated $9,006.08 in funding for raw building materials and paint to repair and create a mural at the alleyway AT's senior project manager Ryan Clarke stumbled on the residents' plight through Stuff's 2013 article He was undergoing a leadership programme and together with his group pitched the project to upgrade the alleyway he explored possible funding and secured $80,000 for the project under their responsibility to keep footpaths safe artwork from local street artist Eva Fuemana and engagement workshops with the local school and that was intention behind the project," Clarke said "It's better maintained now." but was happy they had a much safer space for the community to use "Of course you get the one or two that ruin it for the rest of us but the issues have been alleviated." Bakulich says building materials were sourced locally from Māngere Timber and members of Toeono’s family helped with the work Her parents first complained to the then-Manukau City Council more than 20 years ago and got no results. She continued their fight when she had children of her own, fearing for their safety. "When my son was one or two years old, he's now in high school, someone threw a beer bottle over the fence and nearly hit him. "Another time, he found an empty bong and picked it up, not knowing what it was." Before and after of the alleyway that got upgraded last December. (Source: Local Democracy Reporting) Authorities finally put up streetlights, after she spoke to Stuff 12 years ago. "It made a noticeable difference, there were no dodgy things going on in a dark, dingy alleyway. It was definitely a big help. "I reached out to my local board, [and Auckland Transport] after that, just to help out with some funding with that space." Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board chair Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich says the board allocated $9,006.08 in funding for raw building materials and paint to repair and create a mural at the alleyway. AT's senior project manager Ryan Clarke stumbled on the residents' plight through Stuff's 2013 article. He was undergoing a leadership programme and together with his group, pitched the project to upgrade the alleyway. When he returned to AT, he explored possible funding and secured $80,000 for the project, under their responsibility to keep footpaths safe. The upgrade was completed in December, with a new fence, artwork from local street artist Eva Fuemana and engagement workshops with the local school. "It brightens up the space, makes it a lot safer, and that was intention behind the project," Clarke said. Toeono said it wasn't an easy feat, trying to get something done, but was happy they had a much safer space for the community to use. "Of course you get the one or two that ruin it for the rest of us, but the issues have been alleviated." Bakulich says building materials were sourced locally from Māngere Timber, and members of Toeono’s family helped with the work. The person who died in a house fire in the South Auckland suburb of Māngere on Saturday was a young child A police spokesperson said a scene examination was taking place at the house on Sunday but there was no information on the cause of the fire at this stage Hato Hone St John ambulance said four patients in minor conditions were also assessed at the scene and did not require treatment Firefighters were confronted with thick billowing smoke when they arrived at the Tidal Road property on Saturday afternoon Fire and Emergency said: "The house was approximately 15m by 10m and was well-involved in fire on our arrival." Four fire trucks are at the scene and have been able to put the blaze out "We have fire investigators responding to ascertain the cause of the fire and police and ambulance are in attendance." 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The project was funded by the local board as part of ongoing efforts to breathe new life into the area Hau sees this as just the beginning and hopes the work already completed is visible to the community with more changes planned to enhance the town centre as the leading destination for Pacific shopping