Live Local. Love Local.
This month, OurAuckland celebrates the communities and people making Auckland a great place to live.
Easter Holiday and Anzac Day Collections
Check your kerbside collection schedule during the Easter and Anzac Day public holidays.
Top stories
Have your say on Auckland’s dog rules
Aucklanders can have their say on proposed changes to the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 and Dog Management Bylaw 2012.
Ōtara set to get a sporting beacon
The Ngāti Ōtara Multi-Sports and Cultural Centre is set to go through a major upgrade with $1.5 million in extra funding.
Green light for larger Millwater sports pavilion
Increasing the size of a multi-sports pavilion at Millwater’s Metro Park East has been endorsed by Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Autumn School Holidays
13 Apr - 28 Apr
Lots of great ideas to keep kids entertained over the school holidays.
Third bus service for Rodney in three months
On 6 May, the 126 bus service will begin operating between Westgate and Albany, via Riverhead and Coatesville.
Ōrākei Local Board seeks nominations for Community Volunteer Awards
Nominate an individual or local group that makes Ōrākei a great place to live.
Anzac Day Services 2019
25 Apr
Anzac Day services are being held across Auckland on Thursday 25 April.
On the upcycle with Hub Zero
Panmure's Hub Zero is helping the community to upcycle, recycle and minimise waste sent to landfill.
Panuku reveals new plan for Northcote town centre
Panuku is moving forward with the urban renewal of Northcote town centre, including new public spaces and shops.
Royal Easter Show
18 Apr - 22 Apr
Entertainment, circus acts, carnival rides, sideshows, exhibits and more.
Still time to help shape the future of Drury and Pukekohe
There is still time to have your say on structure plans for future urban zoned land in Drury-Opāheke and Pukekohe-Paerata.
Revised cost for transformational City Rail Link
A new cost envelope for completing the entire Auckland City Rail Link project has been announced.
Glenavon hub at the heart of the community
Glenavon Community Hub is supporting its community with events, workshops, activities and more.
Creative collaboration inspires Remuera playground
Students from St Kentigern Girls’ School have designed their local playground with support from Ōrākei Local Board.
Sinarella
18 Apr - 27 Apr
A heartfelt twist on the children’s story Cinderella performed with a South Auckland flavour.
Council turns Safeswim into multi-million dollar earner
Partnership realises global potential of monitoring system.
Major work at Panmure roundabout over Easter
Construction on the first stage of AMETI Eastern Busway will ramp up over Easter with work to upgrade Panmure roundabout.
Waiheke Jazz, Art & Music Festival
19 Apr - 22 Apr
Inspirational jazz performances, contemporary music gigs and more over four days.
Local board urges community to feed back on proposals
Residents and business owners are urged to have their say on proposed changes for St Heliers and Mission Bay by 30 April.
Good progress on Old Māngere Bridge replacement
New connection will have ample room for cyclists and pedestrians.
Alien Pursuit – Autumn School Holiday Fun
15 Apr - 26 Apr
The spotlight is on extra-terrestrial exploration these school holidays at Stardome.
The Knitting Grannies clothing Auckland's babies
A team of dedicated knitters have been hard at work making hats, gloves and bootees for Auckland's babies.
Diggers and Divers: April Holiday Programme
15 Apr - 26 Apr
Discover shipwrecks, make your own fossils and learn about the life of a marine archaeologist.