Settling In South Auckland 2015-16

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SOUTH AUCKLAND

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EDUCATION & C HI L D C A RE

Guided Tours Experience Karaka’s best preschool!

ACG Strathallan has a reputation of providing the best early childhood education with a superior teacher/child ratio at a very affordable rate. Our Infant Centre provides a warm nurturing environment to ensure we have happy, healthy babies, whilst the Preschool is the perfect foundation to a future school life full of friendships, enjoyment and success.

To arrange a guided tour, please call 295 0836. Infant Centre: 3 months - 2 years Preschool: 2 - 5 years Hours: 7.30am to 5.30pm.

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Contents Welcome_________________________4

Pets ___________________________ 18

Important Numbers _________________ 5

Rural __________________________ 19

History ________________________ 6-7

Around the Home _______________ 20-24

Community _____________________ 8-9

Remembrance ____________________25

Education & Childcare ______________ 10-11

Motoring & Transport ________________26

Health & Beauty _________________ 12-16

Arts ___________________________27

Professionals _____________________ 17

Dining & Entertainment_____________28-31

Keeping up with the news New residents to South Auckland will quickly learn that keeping up with local happenings is a breeze.

These are often a great source of help to new lifestyle and small block owners.

That’s because the district is served by a variety of local newspapers and magazines which provide the latest happenings as well as valued information on living in the country.

Residents have easy access to coverage of council decisions, sports, the arts, education, health, policing and all manner of local issues and events. They can also read about farming matters and rural achievers and receive excellent advice on how to go about life on the farm(let) or similar and it all comes via the mail box.

In addition to local community newspapers, which are delivered weekly across the district, there are also ruralfocused publications which come in a variety of formats – both magazine and newspaper style.

Importantly, South Auckland residents are kept in the know!

Published by Times House Publishing, PO Box 259 243 Botany, Auckland 2163. Level 1, The Lane, Botany Town Centre, 588 Chapel Rd, East Tamaki. Phone 271 8080. Fax 271 8073. www.timeshouse.co.nz. Publishers of Rural Living, Design & Build and Settling In.

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Welcome to the district... Congratulations on choosing to live in this vibrant and multicultural area of Auckland – the south is a diverse community with a wealth of facilities and amenities for every age group.

which has been welcoming settlers for 150 years. Now, 2015 sees a new dawn as housing projects escalate, attracting families looking for value without sacrificing lifestyle.

From Manukau in the north, through to Papakura in the south, the region is enjoying a resurgence of growth as prospective homeowners discover affordable and attractive housing among a range of properties within new and existing suburbs.

With its proud heritage, Papakura is facing a vibrant future boosted by its growing population and new neighbourhoods including those in Takanini, Karaka Lakes and Drury.

At Manukau, new apartments are springing up in close proximity to its comprehensive and central shopping city. These are also close to the new train station and new Manukau Technical Institute campus situated at Hayman Park (at the corner of Manukau Station Road and Davies Avenue), directly above Manukau Station. Just a stone’s throw away is the Manukau District Court, the long-standing fun park, Rainbow’s End, the architecturally relevant, Vodafone Events Centre, and the Manukau SuperClinic which provides specialist outpatient appointments and day procedures. But the wonderful facilities of South Auckland go beyond central Manukau. To the east there still remains easy access to the countryside and facilities such as pony clubs and sports parks. As one heads further south, the magnificent Auckland Botanic Gardens at Manurewa is free to the public and offers many hectares of gardens, walks and recreational areas as well as cafe facilities. At the other end of the road, so to speak, is Papakura, a district

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At the centre of this population growth is its great location on the Manukau Harbour, with easy access to the Southern Motorway, being a real bonus. The area’s amenities also offer varied lifestyle opportunities with key facilities such as Massey Park Stadium and pool, McLennan Park and the world-class facilities at Bruce Pulman Park, fast-making Papakura the sporting hub of Auckland. New locals will find a museum, art gallery, markets, theatres, plenty of dining facilities and much more. With a train station virtually in the heart of Papakura, rail links to Auckland’s CBD and centres such as Manukau, Sylvia Park and Newmarket are excellent. Shopping, schools, medical facilities and professional and trade services abound ensuring the many new developments are already served by essential amenities. Other residential suburbs, lying between Manukau and Papakura, all offer their own particular appeal. So, enjoy your new home – you are living in a fascinating part of New Zealand – here’s to settling in quickly and best wishes for the future.

I M P O RT A N T N U M B E R S Alcohol and Drug Helpline______________ 0800 787 797 Citizens Advice Bureau ________________ 0800 367 222 Civil Defence ______________________ 0800 222 200 Coastguard Manukau _________________ 09 817 6690 Papakura _________________ 09 299 9516 Auckland__________________09 303 4303 If no reply, phone Police Counties Care A&M (Papakura) ____________09 299 9380 Electric Power Lines Down______________ 0800 100 202 Emergencies Police, Fire, Ambulance ______________ 111 Gas Leaks/Broken Mains ________________ 09 301 0101 Healthline ________________________0800 611 116 Hospitals Pukekohe Hospital___________________09 237 0600 Franklin Memorial Hospital _____________ 09 235 9284 Middlemore Hospital _________________09 276 0000 KidzFirst Hospital ___________________09 276 0000 Manukau Superclinic _________________ 09 277 1660 Lifeline 24 Hr Counselling ______________ 0800 543 354

MAF – Animal Welfare Complaints ________ 0800 008 333 – Exotic Disease Hotline ____________0800 809 966 Metservice – Weather forecasts __________ 0900 999 09 Noise Control ______________________ 09 301 0101 Plunketline _______________________ 0800 933 922 Poisons & Hazardous Chemicals __________ 0800 764 766 Police – Counties/Manukau District Headquarters 09 261 1300 – Papakura Central Police Station ______09 295 0200 – Community Constable Takanini ______ 09 298 1070 – Manurewa Police Station __________09 268 5800 – Clendon Community Policing Centre ___ 09 267 9339 Search and Rescue____________________ 09 235 9205 SPCA ____________________________ 09 256 7300 Watercare _________________________ 09 442 2222 Womens & Childrens Refuge Crisis Line _____ 0800 733 843 Victim Support _____________________0800 842 846 Useful websites: Neighbourhood Support ______________ www.ns.org.nz Civil Defence ______________ www.civildefence.govt.nz

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Papakura’s rich history all in a name The explosion of housing growth in and near Papakura heralds a new lifestyle age but the district is steeped in history. Papakura is a Maori word believed to have originated from papa, meaning earth or flat and kura meaning red, reflecting the rich, fertile soil upon which the community was founded. An early frontier settlement, the first Europeans made their home there some 150 years ago under what was then the Waikato Immigration Scheme. Many of those original 4000 immigrants, tempted by the offer of free land, settled in wider Papakura and also further south in the Franklin district. They came from Scotland, Ireland, England and the Cape Colony, leaving behind families and all that was familiar to them. The voyages were long and arduous and some arrived in their new homeland having lost loved ones en route. On arrival they faced long delays before even setting foot on ‘their’ land with most living in disused army barracks, tents, or shacks at best. Commemoration events have been held this year to remember their arrival during 1864 to 1865.

Aviation history made in Papakura Aircraft and flight enthusiasts will be fascinated to learn that the first controlled powered flight in New

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Zealand took place over Papakura in February 1911. Pioneering aviators, Vivian and his brother, Leo Walsh built a British-designed Howard Wright biplane from imported plans. When it was completed, a small group of spectators watched Vivian fly the ‘Manurewa’ more than 350 metres at a height of 20 metres over Glencora Park – an amazing feat. The brothers went on to found the New Zealand Flying School, with Vivian becoming the first New Zealander to obtain an aviator’s certificate and, of course, today, the Ardmore Airfield and local flying clubs continue the area’s long association with aviation.

Peace tree stands test of time We think of our schools as places of learning but when the Reverend W.C. Wood planted an acorn in the Papakura School grounds on July 19, 1919, as a contribution to the local peace celebrations after the First World War, the school yard took on new meaning. This ‘peace oak’ was intended not so much as a war memorial but as a symbolic commemoration of peace and victory. The tree and accompanying plaque can still be seen near the north-western boundary of what is now Central Park, within view of the Papakura-Karaka First World War memorial.

H I ST O R Y

Manukau For many years the wider Manuaku district was mostly rural with settlement escalating after the Second World War. The 50’s then the 60’s and 70’s saw development of suburbs such as Manurewa, Hillpark, Totara Heights and later The Gardens plus other new housing subdivisions. With the amalgamation of Manukau County and Manurewa Borough in 1965, Manukau City was formed but it wasn’t until New Zealand-wide reorganisation of local government took place in 1989 that Manukau City absorbed Papatoetoe City and Howick Borough too. However it lost some land to the newly formed Papakura District. For the next 21 years it thrived and under progressive mayors saw burgeoning growth across its multi-cultural region especially in the east. But then, on November 1, 2010 Manukau City Council was abolished and the governed area was amalgamated into the Manukau, Howick, Manurewa-Papakura, and Franklin wards of the new Auckland ‘SuperCity’.

Manukau Train Station Most recently, new infrastructure has seen the building of a new south-western motorway from Manukau City almost to Avondale with further extension in the pipeline. This link has also allowed easy access to Auckland Airport. The name Manukau, from the Manukau Harbour west of the city, is of Maori origin, and means ‘wading birds’ although it has been suggested that the name of the harbour was also sometimes rendered as Manuka, meaning a ‘marker post’ with which an early chief is said to have claimed the area.

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Manurewa – a central hub Lying between Manukau centre and Papakura is the suburb of Manurewa with its well-furnished town centre housing a number of professional services such as accountants, lawyers, physiotherapists and orthodontists. In addition there are essential services such as libraries, schools, and the Local Board office. Manurewa has a varied retail offering which includes a variety of cafés, and beauty services and the town centre itself has a large number of medical and personal services. In particular Manurewa is well known for the Auckland

Botanic Gardens and also the Nathan Homestead, home to the Manurewa Community Arts Centres, both on Hill Rd. Manurewa Town Centre is proud of its Sunday market in the Northcrest Shopping Centre. It boasts ample parking both for shopping locally and for those travelling from its centrally located train station to other parts of Auckland City. For more information visit Manurewa Business Association at http://www.manurewabusiness.co.nz where you will find an extensive community and business directory. SETTLING IN 2015-16

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E D U C A T I O N & C H I L DC A R E

Education - pre-school to high-school Education is one thing new South Auckland families don’t have to worry about. From childcare and pre-school facilities through to secondary college, as well as extra-curricular activities and tuition, the district is well catered for. When it comes to pre-school care, parents can be confident that they will find something to suit their personal needs. In addition to playcentres and kindergartens, there are numerous childcare centres that offer all day care for children from working families. Some of these cater for very young babies and some may take primary aged children after school has finished. Centres adhere to strict regulations and offer proper sleeping arrangements for young infants. Some provide hot meals during the day and most have excellent indoor/outdoor facilities. All employ trained staff and work to government guidelines when it comes to teacher/child ratios, social programmes and developmental skills. Newcomers to South Auckland can be confident about local

Amanda’s Homebased ECE is a long established and well regarded service operating in the Auckland area. Our Educators are carefully selected (we accept about 10% of applicants) and are in continuous training and professional development. With professional support from our Education Team Leaders, parents are confident that they know what their children are doing and how they are progressing. With our older children we offer a very successful ‘readiness for school programme’. Parents can use a WINZ childcare subsidy with our service, which is flexible and affordable. We also have the Ministry of Education 20 hours ECE programme operating.

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schools too. The wider area is well endowed with quality primary and secondary schools, some in rural districts which offer a touch of country to their focus. While most secondary schools and many primary schools are subject to zoning, it is possible in some cases for out of zone pupils to be placed in a school of choice if there are unfilled places. Some have no zoning restrictions. Most local schools have an open door policy when it comes to community interest and parental enquiries are welcomed. When seeking an appropriate school enquire about special programmes such as music, drama, catering, science, environmental sustainability and sports programmes. As well as formal state and private education facilities, there are also opportunities to attend hobby classes and special interest groups with tuition on a variety of subjects. Without doubt, South Auckland offers people of all ages and cultures many exciting and satisfying ways of learning in a structured or informal environment.

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Plenty of health practitioners New residents seeking professional services from health, beauty and wellbeing experts will find plenty of choice locally. There is no need to travel far for quality health providers such as dentists, doctors, podiatrists, dieticians, personal trainers or beauty therapists, South Auckland offers plenty of choice. Of course, skin and hair care, inner health, sound feet, beautiful hands, a fit body and a pain-free existence are all part of general wellbeing and these areas of life take precedence for some. In addition to general practitioners and medical centres, South Auckland is home to the Manukau Super Clinic, offering an outpatient service and day procedures. There is no emergency department as this is located at Middlemore Hospital in Papatoetoe. For those wanting private hospital treatment then Ormiston Hospital and the Specialist Centre at Botany South is perfectly situated. However, at Awhinatia Health, in Papakura, Counties Manukau Health provides a wide range of dedicated mental health services for Manukau, Papakura and Franklin residents.

The Papakura Primary Birthing Unit with associated midwifery service, is located in Clevedon Rd, providing yet another valuable health facility in the district. In addition to medical and counselling services, there are, of course, pharmacies, beauty and massage therapists, hairdressers, nail technicians and various health practitioners, including acupuncturists and more throughout South Auckland. Whether one is seeking a deep cleansing facial, invigorating or relaxing massage, traditional Chinese medicine or a pedicure, there are clinics, studios and salons to choose from. Natural health therapists offer many forms of relief for different and often distressing conditions while for some a spa treatment, inner cleansing, hair appointment, exercise workout, skin rejuvenation or massage is a regular ritual never to be missed. Explore your local area and discover a wealth of health practitioners, across a broad spectrum, who make treatment of illness or accidents and relief from stress, tension and worries, their client priority.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Book an appointment today with the world’s fastest growing optometrist

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Ormiston Hospital – surgery closer to home Featuring state of the art facilities and technology, Ormiston Hospital is easily accessed from the motorway and provides top quality private surgery from some of the country’s leading surgeons. Over 70 specialists, covering all specialities (with the exception of cardiac and neurosurgery), offer their services at Ormiston Hospital, which features: • Six operating theatres • A highly advanced endoscopy suite • 12-bed recovery unit • 16-bed second stage step-down day patient recovery • Close Observation Unit • Physiotherapy for all post-operative rehabilitation • On-site radiology, pharmacy and cafe

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• Free visitor parking • Flexible visiting hours • Shopping and dining outlets nearby The hospital has 32 in-patient beds. Single and double rooms all have en suites, Sky TV, telephone and high-speed internet. Patients receive a complimentary daily newspaper and current magazines are available for leisure reading. Balanced meals with a daily changing menu catering for special diets, children’s needs, specific food allergies and gluten-free, are provided by Nourish Café, located within the hospital. Ormiston Hospital aims to make the patient stay a safe, comfortable and pleasant experience. Simply ask your GP to be referred to one of the specialists, or for more details on specialists and procedures available, call us on 09 250 1157 or visit the Ormiston Hospital website www.ormistonhospital.co.nz.

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South Auckland residents requiring treatment at a private hospital don’t need to travel a considerable distance to Auckland City, as the region is fortunate to be served by a privately owned surgical hospital at Botany South.

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Eye health Regular eye testing will help ensure good eye health especially if there is a family history of poor eyesight or eye disease. In the industrial workplace, eyes at risk can be protected by wearing safety glasses and, remember, driving is impossible if eyesight fails. Holding a driver’s licence is dependent on good vision and motorists are advised to have an eyesight test every two years. Failing eyesight or other severe eyesight problems may be prevented or rectified by consulting an optometrist regularly. While biennial eye testing is recommended there are times when more frequent testing may be required. These include during a child’s growing years when the eye is also growing; in middle life when the focusing system begins to weaken; and in later years when eye health problems begin to occur such as cataracts and glaucoma. Regular eye checks can help preserve eyesight but injuries can still occur. The eye is extremely sensitive and it is easy to aggravate an injury. In almost every instance proper medical aid is advised.

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P R O F E SSI O N A L S

Quality services New residents seeking the services of professionals will find plenty of choice locally.

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There is no need to travel far for quality financial or legal services, mortgages, conveyancing, banking, accounting or investment advice.

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Many leading firms have chosen to base themselves in this suburban location saving their clients the time and hassle of travelling to Auckland’s CBD. Some companies, such as lawyers and mortgage brokers, even offer mobile services so clients can be catered for at home or work.

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A comprehensive range of trade services can also be found throughout the local area – most are no more than a quick phone call away.

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Help pets settle in Pets love routine and stability in their lives, so moving home can be a stressful time for them (and you!) But there are some simple steps pet owners can take to help them adjust. Check out the following tips: ■ Be sure to microchip. It’s a great idea to microchip pets (your vet will do this for you), and update their details on the NZ Companion Animal Register (www.animalregister.co.nz). This will help you find lost pets if they wander off from their new home. ■ Have everything ready. If there’s going to be a lot of disruption at your new place, consider boarding your pets in a kennel or cattery for a few days, while settling in. ■ Provide a refuge room. When your cats move to a new home, keep them confined indoors (with a litterbox) for at least a week. Also provide a quiet ‘refuge room’ where they can avoid the stress and noise of unpacking. ■ Explore slowly. Take your dog on regular walks around the new neighbourhood so it can identify smells and start learning

■ Keep things familiar. Unpack your pet’s things straight away. Familiar items such as beds, bowls and toys will help them feel at home. ■ Be prepared. Establish yourself with your new veterinary clinic as soon as possible. Don’t wait for a medical problem to arise. Call in, have a look around, and register your pet’s details.

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Maintaining a lifestyle block For some people the move to South Auckland may also mean relocating to one of the area’s small blocks with enough land to keep a few animals or a large garden. But a small block of say, between two and 10 acres, still means work even if it isn’t big enough from which to make a living. There will be fences to build and maintain, hedges to cut and possibly hay to make. You may even have a small arena to maintain if a pony is part of the package. There could be a need for chicken coops or animal shelters as well as sheds to house specialist tools and equipment. Think about security, veterinary services and the many other jobs which come with owning a lifestyle property. Fortunately, the South Auckland area is home to many rural orientated businesses which can provide the proper advice, services and expertise needed to ensure small blocks and the

animals they support, remain in peak condition. While many landowners are also able handypersons, others work during the week and may need to employ experts to do those ‘must not neglect’ jobs. Before starting out on any project, and certainly before bringing in animals you may know little about, ensure you are fully prepared. Seek the advice of knowledgeable and experienced local people. You’ll find everything you need nearby from experts on animal care and feed right through to a mountain of services to keep your property and equipment in good order.

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Whether moving into an existing property or a new build, most new home owners will be thinking dÊcor, furnishings and landscaping. For a lucky few everything will be perfect. But for most there will, at least, be a little (or a lot) of redecorating in store. It may just be a new carpet, a splash of paint or a change of drapes or it may be a total makeover – complete new bathroom and kitchen plus every room revamped. In a new house, the colour scheme may be in place or you may be in the throes of bringing it all together and need to use local suppliers. Whatever the case, South Auckland offers excellent home dÊcor and maintenance shops and services for every need. Naturally, when everything is finally done, it is important to protect one’s investment with ongoing maintenance and refurbishment. What’s more, because the home revolves around individual family needs that will change with time, it may become necessary to make major changes. Rumpus rooms and swimming pools which seemed a good idea when children were young may no longer be required when reaching retirement age? However, before undertaking

major alterations take a good, impartial look around and decide whether you can do the job yourself or need professional help. Whether recreating space for a new use, extending the home to accommodate a growing family or ageing parents, or remodelling for a more contemporary look, it pays to have a sound plan. Fortunately, South Auckland is blessed with tradespeople and companies, such as kitchen and bathroom specialists, who can assist. Most cater for various budgets and some will bring samples to the home. Regardless of what type of job needs to be done – accessorising, restyling, extending, landscaping or total makeover – new residents will find reputable people in the interiors/exteriors industry to help.

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New residents moving to the local district could be buying into long established areas dating back many decades or they could be starting life over in a new build nestled in one of the latest developments. Regardless of the type of home one is buying, there may well be a need for new furniture and fittings or, in older homes, a touch of TLC. Fortunately, the local district has a range of retail stores and interior designers well able to ensure your new home soon looks like a dream home. Whether you want to put down new flooring, paint and wallpaper, update drapes, replace appliances or add decks and new landscaping, there is no shortage of skills and products. If you’re looking for a new suite, dining table or just some cushions, curtains and an ornament or two to add pizzazz, the local district has them all. As well as major shopping centres, there are plenty of home decorating options in areas such as Westfield Manukau, Papakura and Botany South. You could be surprised at how much diversity abounds.

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Final farewell Discussing funerals and death is seldom easy but working through this process with reassuring and approachable professionals helps put people at ease.

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Families place considerable trust in funeral directors at an extremely difficult time and, fortunately, South Auckland is privileged to have the services of long standing and reputable companies which offer practical and emotional support. Flexible and culturally sensitive, local directors can help with suggestions for venues, caskets, flowers, service details, brochures and more. They can also advise on ways in which to involve family, friends and grandchildren in the service and can, generally, take care of special burial or cremation requests too. Those in need of professional yet dignified assistance after a death in the family, don’t have far to turn for help.

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Motorists well catered for Car maintenance is a breeze locally. Throughout the South Auckland there are franchised and general car dealerships offering both new and used vehicles for sale in virtually every price range. Whether seekng a small urban run around, a family wagon, SUV or something bigger and more rugged with four wheel drive, you’ll find it locally. The region also offers a selection of specialists dealing in everything from automotive repairs to panelbeating, auto electrical maintenance, vehicle air conditioning, tyre servicing and more. There are a multitude of sites for Warrant of Fitness checks and renewal of road user charges for those driving diesel vehicles. What’s more one doesn’t have to drive far from any location before passing a service station where petrol and other commodities are available. The region is also blessed with car wash and valet services including truck wash and grooming outlets and when it comes to buying parts and automotive accessories there are a number of specialist retailers catering for most makes and models.

Of course vehicles and commuters need roads and transport and South Auckland is well served by the Southern Motorway, regional roads, rail and regular bus services. In particular, train stations are located close to the centre of Papakura, Manurewa and Manukau townships – a real boon for commuters who work locally or who need to travel further towards Auckland city. The Southern Motorway also links to the South-Western which provides easy access to Auckland international and domestic airports. Of course, the Southern Motorway takes one directly south to Waikato, Hamilton and beyond and north to Auckland’s CBD and also across the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore and eventually onwards to Northland .

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Dining and entertainment You don’t have to look far for excellent entertainment or dining venues throughout South Auckland.

But beyond the dining scene, South Auckland also offers pub gigs, concert venues and cinemas.

While dining out can be a haphazard affair when patrons are unfamiliar with their local restaurants, by taking a drive around the local district, newcomers will not only become familiar with the area but will gain a feel for the many and varied dining options available.

In addition, The Hawkins Theatre community cinema and performing arts venue has been an essential part of Papakura for the past 25 years.

What’s more there is something for all tastes and budgets. New residents will find local café owners and restaurateurs to be accommodating and willing to oblige special requests such as vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free meals if advised early enough. However, most venues already have a range of vegetarian choices on their menus. Remember too, come public holidays, many waiver surcharges and at Christmas, a number of restaurants remain open throughout the holiday period. Regardless of whether one is seeking a laid-back family restaurant which is priced accordingly, casual BYO wine café, a local ‘drinking hole’ with great bar snacks or an upmarket venue with top of the range cuisine, the local district has it all. In fact, with its selection of contemporary and ethnic cafes, trendy bars, coffee houses and diverse takeaway outlets, not to mention friendly Manurewa’s superb Cosmopolitan Club, South Auckland offers locals loads of choice.

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It provides a venue for everything from local theatre to touring shows such as the Royal NZ Ballet, the South Auckland Performing Arts Festival and TV’s Calvin Cruickshank. It also hosts a season of films, with a particular focus on New Zealand, overseas festivals and ‘arthouse’ films. At Manukau the Vodafone Events Centre hosts many concerts as well as sports, cultural and corporate events. In addition there are various markets to choose from including the Manukau Markets on a Sunday at the Vodafone Events Cente and The Market on Broadway in Papapkura every Saturday morning. The latter offers a selection of food, health, beauty, clothing, arts and gifts, and entertainment for the whole family. The whole of Broadway between Great South Road and O’Shannessey Street is closed to traffic to create the market environment. These are but two markets; others are held in various parts of the wider district. Indeed, throughout South Auckland, new residents will find a meld of rustic and sophisticated ways to socialise and enjoy life.

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Nathan Homestead Cafe and Catering Service

Set in 9 acres of garden and lawn The Homestead was built in 1925 for the Nathan family, and has been kept in its original state. The cafe is situated on the ground oor and offers a variety of home baked goodies, breakfast and lunch menus. Inhouse catering for private functions, conferences and meetings.

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