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Welcome to the district

Congratulations on choosing to live in this colourful, multi-cultural area of Auckland – the south is a diverse community with a wealth of amenities for every age group.

From Manukau in the north, through to Papakura in the south, the region is enjoying a resurgence of growth as prospective homeowners discover new housing estates offering a range of properties close to public amenities and shops.

At Manukau, new apartments and hotels are springing up in close proximity to its comprehensive and central shopping city. These are also close to the Manukau train station and Manukau Technical Institute campus situated at Hayman Park (at the corner of Manukau Station Road and Davies Avenue), directly above Manukau Station.

A new state-of-the-art rail hub and station is presently being built at the Puhinui station site.

Nearby is the Manukau District Court, the long-standing fun park, Rainbow’s End, the architecturally relevant, Vodafone Events Centre, the Vector Wero Whitewater Park 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 which has been welcoming settlers for 150 years. Now, 2020 sees ongoing development of diverse housing projects with green spaces and shopping, attracting those wanting value without sacrificing lifestyle.

With its proud heritage, Papakura is facing a vibrant future boosted by new neighbourhoods including those in Takanini, Karaka and Drury. At the centre of this population growth is its handy location, close to the Manukau Harbour, with easy access to the Southern Motorway, being a bonus.

The area’s amenities also offer lifestyle opportunities with key facilities such as Massey Park Stadium and Pools, McLennan Park and the world-class facilities at Bruce Pulman Park, all making Papakura the sporting hub of South Auckland.

New locals will find an excellent museum, library, art gallery, theatres, plenty of dining facilities and much more. With a train and bus station in the heart of Papakura, transport links to Auckland’s CBD and centres such as Manukau, Sylvia Park and Newmarket are excellent.

Papakura town centre is a colourful and safe place to shop with its planter boxes, supportive business community and excellent CCTV system. Shopping, schools, medical facilities and professional and trade services abound. So, enjoy your new home – you are living in a great part of New Zealand.

Emergencies Police, Fire, Ambulance �������������� 111 Alcohol and Drug Helpline �������������� 0800 787 797 Citizens Advice Bureau ����������������� 0800 367 222 Civil Defence ������������������������ 0800 222 200 Coastguard Auckland ������������������� 09 303 4303 If no reply, phone Police Counties Care A&M (Papakura) ����������� 09 299 9380 Electric Power Lines Down (Counties Power) 0800 100 202 Gas Leaks/Broken Mains (Vector) �������� 0800 764 764 Healthline ��������������������������� 0800 611 116 Hospitals Middlemore Hospital ����������������� 09 276 0000 Manukau Superclinic ������������������ 09 277 1660 Kidz First Children’s Hospital ������������ 09 276 0000 Franklin Memorial Hospital �������������� 09 235 9284 Pukekohe Hospital ������������������� 09 237 0600 Kidsline ����������������������������� 0800 543 754 Lifeline 24 Hr Counselling �������������� 0800 543 354 MPI Animal Welfare Complaints ��������� 0800 008 333

Pest & Disease Hotline (Animal & Plant) 0800 809 966 Noise Control 24 hr service ��������������� 09 301 0101 Papakura Business Association ����������� 09 298 8996 Plunketline Free Parent Helpline���������� 0800 933 922 Poisons & Hazardous Chemicals 24 hr service ����������������������� 0800 764 766 Police Counties/Manukau District Headquarters 09 261 1300 Papakura Central Police Station ������ 09 295 0200 Manurewa Police Station ����������� 09 268 5800 SPCA – Mangere ����������������������� 09 256 7300 Watercare (Faults & Emergencies Press 1) ���� 09 442 2222 Womens & Childrens Refuge Crisis Line ��� 0800 733 843 Victim Support ���������������������� 0800 842 846 Useful websites: Auckland Council ���������www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Citizens Advice Bureau ��������������� www.cab.org.nz Civil Defence ���������������www.civildefence.govt.nz Metservice �������������������� www.metservice.com Neighbourhood Support ������������������������� ������������������ www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz New Zealand Immigration ����� www.immigration.govt.nz Papakura Business Association ������www.papakura.co.nz Police ������������������������� www.police.govt.nz

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General Information (and forms), Contacts – Local Services and Networks, Justices of the Peace (no appointments) Clinics by Appointment/Referral – Legal, Age Concern, Employment, Health & Disability Services, Social Services Counselling – Family, Personal, Addiction, Anger Management; Career Services (CV’s), Immigration Lawyers & Online Applications Specialist Advocacy – Consumer/Credit, Employment, Housing/Tenancy, Welfare/Beneficiaries Migrant Connect – Workshops for New Migrants – Refer below for Bureaux that offer this service

OTARA (09) 274 6577 Shop 1&2, 46 Fair Mall Otara Town Centre, Otara Specialist Advocacy

MANUREWA

(09) 266 5729 Library Complex, 7 Hill Rd, Manurewa Migrant Connect

PAKURANGA –

EASTERN MANUKAU

(09) 576 8331 7 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga

Migrant Connect

BOTANY (09) 271 5382 251 Town Centre Dr Botany

Phone Bureau for Opening Hours and Services

Other Bureaux/Services in South Auckland Mangere (09) 275 6885 – Otahuhu (09) 216 9813 – Papatoetoe (09) 278 5191 – Papakura (09) 299 6411