Complete the Surveys
Help shape Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland's biosolids future and share your thoughts on today's event. Complete our two short surveys below.
Only the biosolids survey is eligible for the $100 Prezzy card prize draw.
Why it matters
Currently, biosolids are supporting the rehabilitation of Te Motu a Hiaroa (Puketutu Island). By 2035, we will need a new solution for managing over 175,000 tonnes of biosolids each year.
Site Map
View the Māngere Town Centre layout and plan your day. Find the main stage, education zones, food stalls, and bus tour departure points all in one place.
Watch the Journey
Discover how Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland's wastewater becomes biosolids and see the restoration work happening at Te Motu a Hiaroa (Puketutu Island) through short, easy-to-watch videos.
Timetable & Information
Saturday 29 November 2025, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Check the full programme including karakia times, bus tour departures, cultural performances, and entertainment schedule.
Māngere Fun Day Out
A Day of Discovery with Watercare
Explore, learn, and celebrate how Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland’s water and wastewater systems work, and why Māngere sits at the heart of it all.
Site Map
Download the event map or view it below to plan your visit.
Why Māngere?
Why this event?
Māngere is the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland’s wastewater system, and home to Watercare’s largest treatment plant.
This event is designed to:
Increase public awareness of the wastewater journey
Build trust and transparency
Share the biosolids challenge and invite community input
Share our future challenges
Connect our water story with the communities we serve
Watch the Journey
Discover how Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland's wastewater becomes biosolids and see the restoration work happening at Te Motu a Hiaroa (Puketutu Island) through short, easy-to-watch videos.
iPhone/iPad users:
iOS tip: Check the Files app to access downloaded videos
Timeline & Info
See what's happening hour by hour, from karakia to closing celebrations.
Event Timeline,
Bus tours run every 15 minutes from 11:45am to 3:15pm
Puketutu Island Tour Guide
Safety & Accessibility
Buses for island tours have limited seating – pre-booking is essential.
Wheelchair access is available at the Māngere Town Centre.
Safety briefings will be provided before each tour.
