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Book your inorganic collection and give preloved items a second life
Auckland Council’s inorganic collection is a simple way to clear clutter while helping your community and the environment.
What’s important where you live? Have your say on local priorities
From 23 June to 23 July, people can give feedback on draft Local Board Plans that will help set local priorities through to 2029.
Matariki Festival 2026
Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau during Matariki Festival 2026.
The 5 best ways to embrace winter with boardwalks and bush walks
Now is the time to embrace the elements with many short walks and boardwalks scattered across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure
Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!
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Auckland’s seven best all tide family beaches
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Four new North Shore playgrounds to explore
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Events
LIVE Day: Weather Science
Uncover the stories of the weather-related stars in the Matariki cluster, Waipunarangi and Ururangi.
Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou | The Stars of the New Year
Explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori.
Winter Light Cathedral
Wander through a glowing tunnel of light and feel the magic of winter come alive!
Paper Crafts - Takapuna
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll try a different paper craft each month.
Light Trail activity - Badgemaking
Drop in and design your own Matariki inspired badge using images and patterns inspired by the whe...
Reading to Mango
Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.
School Holidays - Leys Institute Little Library
Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!