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Community news 5 Jun 2026

Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches

Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.

Council news 3 Jun 2026

Auckland Council moves to restore Hooton Reserve for community use

After months of growing safety and environmental concerns, Auckland Council is working to restore Albany’s Hooton Reserve for safe public use.

Community news 2 Jun 2026

Saving community services in Manurewa

Lifeline community services in Manurewa are set to continue while Auckland Council and Kāinga Ora work towards new leases. 

Community news 2 Jun 2026

Flow state for Onehunga: new flow bowl drops in

Local skaters are dropping in like its hot at Onehunga’s new flow bowl. 

Community news 29 May 2026

Pan-Pacific Hub plans move forward

Manurewa Local Board has appointed Elika Consulting Group (ECG) to lead community engagement and feasibility investigations for the proposed hub at Clendon Reserve.

Community news 29 May 2026

One volunteer, 30 years, and a growing forest on Waiheke

For nearly 30 years, Waiheke resident Chris Palmer has helped transform Delamore Reserve from former farmland into regenerating native forest.

Development 27 May 2026

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that shows smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Environment news 20 May 2026

Volunteers restore park, vandalism threatens progress

Friends of Churchill Park help with the planting, pest and weed control in Glendowie's largest park.

Events

08 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2026

Woodcut Prints

The course will cover several approaches to woodcut printing, including layering blocks and combi...

05 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Pacific Dance Festival

Pacific Dance Festival returns this June with a powerful celebration of contemporary Pacific iden...

02 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

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.

01 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

Woodturning exhibition

Discover the artistry and craftsmanship of wood turning and see exquisite hand-turned pieces crea...

01 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Plant More Natives

Help Tāmaki Makaurau's environment thrive by planting a free native seedling at home!

31 May 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Various artists: All the forest stands with you

An exhibition exploring the entangled relationalities between the human and the more-than-human w...

30 May 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

The Golden Triangle: 3 Artists

An exhibition featuring work from Abigail Aroha Jensen, Nadia Marychurch and Robyn Stewart.

29 May 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography

NZ's premium international photographic festival, providing artistic expression and engagement wi...