Market Cove

Netball season is starting up again for the year. We're looking forward to watching some matches at the local courts!

Due to a rich gardening history in the area, it's no surprise that there are many garden centres in Mangere that can help make your garden amazing. Roger Hunter's Garden Centre is well known by many locals. Independently owned by local legend Roger, he and his team bring over 40 years of passion and industry experience to help you get the best out of your garden.

Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, is on a journey of restoring its life force. In its second year, this symposium is hosting an ongoing conversation about the harbour's restoration and future. This year the event is happening at the Mangere Arts Centre on Friday. All community members are welcome!

Autumn garden update: Broccoli! What do you have ready to harvest in your garden?

The team from Market Cove wishes all the mums a Happy Mother's Day!

The Autumn weather has truly arrived and there's nothing better to warm the body than a nice soak in a hot pool. Just a short distance away, Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa leisure centre offers a full range of fitness facilities, and a huge pool complex and most importantly the spa!

May is New Zealand Music Month and to celebrate all the local talent we've put together a playlist of some of our favourite kiwi musicians. Have a listen and tell us who you'd add to the list. http://bit.ly/NZMusicMonth

NZ Music Month, a playlist by marketcovenz on Spotify A playlist featuring Lorde, Kimbra, Fat Freddy's Drop, and others

Have you heard of the Secret Thai Garden? One of the more famous eateries in the area, this spot is no secret to most locals. Combining delicious food with fantastic traditional Thai decor, this is a spot that simply cannot be missed.

Market Cove is conveniently located near Auckland's Airport, it's a 10 minute drive down SH20.

The Market Cove team recently visited Southern Cross Campus to give students a design brief on the new community centre at Market Cove. We can't wait to see what they come up with!

The First Home Buyer's Club is a great resource for those looking to get into their own place. If you're planning to buy, even if it's a few years away, here are three things you can start doing now to help prepare yourself (and no, cutting back on flat whites is not one of them).

Planning To Buy: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now | The First Home Buyers Club There are plenty of hurdles along the path to buying your first home. Preparing yourself is key to making the process go nice and smoothly. Rupert from Velocity Financial provides 3 things you can do right now (no matter when you're buying)