Te Atatu Food Truck Friday - THIS Friday - October 3rd
We are back THIS Friday (October 3rd) for our season opening! It’s a big night with some outstanding food trucks lined up including some newcomers. It will have a taste of Ocktoberfest with the Little Oompah band performing live plus a bit of a school holiday activities special.
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October 3rd - Te Atatu South Community Centre – 4:30pm – 8:30pm.
The food trucks joining us on the night will be:
- Captain Kai Moana - Classic NZ kaimoana goodness like mouth-watering scallops in fry bread and the occasional scrumptious crayfish.
- Der Schnitzelwagen - Classic schnitzel served over fries, cheese and tasty toppings
- Nom Nom – South East Asian inspired rice bowls brimming with flavour
- Baja Taco’s - Everyone's favourite authentic Mexican cuisine queen.
- Manila Eats – Primo Pinoy inspired gourmet burgers and other tasty treats
- Kookie Haus - Next level cookies.
- Basically Buns - Artisan buns inspired by Pasifika tastes.
The entertainment line up has the Little Oompah band performing live, FREE facepainting, FREE ReCreators craft workshop, Sandy Art $5 workshop, Barfoot and Thompson kids crafts and the regular feel-good tunes and repair cafe.
Come grab some tasty food and soak up the community vibes and good times. Plenty of seating available outside, inside or picnic in the park. Parking available on site. Walking, cycling or carpooling makes it even easier.
The best way to spend a Friday night.
Night-time roadworks on SH16
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
NZCCM Massage and English Programmes
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Auckland’s only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
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