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Game on at Medlands
Medlands Beach Playground Reserve has some exciting new features with more to come!

Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?
It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members.

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council
Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade
It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.

More than 24 tonnes of construction waste diverted from landfill
A construction waste solutions programme funded by Waitematā Local Board has diverted 24,600kg from landfill so far.

Midtown street party unveils hidden art gems
April’s midtown street party on Thursday 17 April is packed full of art, music, food, live painting and stories. It will also celebrate street culture now, and from decades past.

Five ways to connect with your community
Here are some ways to get amongst it and make a difference in your community with the people around you.

Giving our biodiversity a helping hand
Thousands of pests have been removed thanks to an organisation which receives funding from Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards.
Events

Live Storytelling: Mrs Chippy’s Arctic Adventure
Mrs. Chippy's Antarctic Adventure: A Fun Storytelling Journey for Kids!

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival
Come for the day or spend the Weekend on Waiheke.

Yoga and Art Immersion
The hour-long Hatha yoga classes we offer will include warm-up stretching, building to stronger p...

April School Holidays | Antarctic Architects
Calling all budding LEGO® architects! Become an Antarctic Architect.

Vector Lights for Anzac Day 2025
Vector Lights commemorates the courageous servicemen and servicewomen of Aotearoa New Zealand, pa...

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
One murder, eight suspects and a wild ride that’s about to go off the rails.

School Holiday Programme - Waiheke Library
Join us for learning activities that will lead to new discoveries and fun ways we can work togeth...

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries
Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.